Chapter
Understanding Addiction Risk
32:16 - 42:26 (10:09)
Various factors such as biological predisposition, early life trauma, epigenetics, and cross addiction can contribute to an individual's addiction risk. Dopamine fast interventions can only work effectively for those who are mildly or moderately addicted.
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Naltrexone is an opioid receptor blocker that is used to treat addiction not just to opioids, but also to alcohol.
32:16 - 35:34 (03:17)
Summary
Naltrexone is an opioid receptor blocker that is used to treat addiction not just to opioids, but also to alcohol. By blocking our opioid receptors, it makes alcohol less reinforcing, which reduces the amount of alcohol people consume.
ChapterUnderstanding Addiction Risk
Episode#392 - Anna Lembke - How To Reset Your Brain's Dopamine Balance
PodcastModern Wisdom
Genetics, early life trauma, and epigenetics can contribute to addiction risk.
35:34 - 39:38 (04:03)
Summary
Genetics, early life trauma, and epigenetics can contribute to addiction risk. Studies show that individuals with a biological parent or grandparent with addiction are at an increased risk of becoming addicted to drugs or alcohol themselves.
ChapterUnderstanding Addiction Risk
Episode#392 - Anna Lembke - How To Reset Your Brain's Dopamine Balance
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast episode, the speaker emphasizes that intimate human connections and meaningful work are healthy sources of dopamine, reducing the risk of addiction to drugs or internet use.
39:38 - 42:26 (02:47)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker emphasizes that intimate human connections and meaningful work are healthy sources of dopamine, reducing the risk of addiction to drugs or internet use.