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How dopamine drives our addictions
How dopamine drives our addictions
How dopamine drives our addictions
Saturday 27th November 2021
Explore how dopamine influences addiction and discover Dr. Anna Lemke's framework for recovery in this engaging podcast episode.
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Episode Overview
- Dopamine plays a key role in addiction by influencing pleasure and motivation.
- Dr. Lemke's DOPAMINE framework offers practical steps for managing compulsive behaviours.
- Cold showers can provide a healthy source of dopamine without the addictive spikes.
- Self-binding strategies help create barriers between desire and consumption.
- Mindfulness practices are useful for recognising triggers and cravings.
Dopamine is fundamental to the experience of pleasure, reward, and motivation.
Ever wondered what makes dopamine such a crucial player in the cycle of addiction? In this captivating episode of 'All In The Mind', Dr. Anna Lemke, a renowned psychiatrist from Stanford University, breaks down the science behind dopamine's role in addiction. You'll learn about how dopamine, the brain's pleasure chemical, influences our behaviour and why it can lead us down the path of addiction. With anecdotes and scientific insights, Dr.
Lemke explains the teeter-totter effect of pleasure and pain in the brain, revealing how our quest for pleasure can tip us into a dopamine deficit state. The episode also highlights Dr. Lemke's unique 'DOPAMINE' framework for managing addiction, offering practical steps for those struggling with compulsive behaviours. Through the story of Delilah, a young woman grappling with cannabis addiction, listeners gain insight into the challenges and triumphs of recovery. Dr.
Lemke's approach includes a 'dopamine fast', mindfulness practices, and self-binding strategies to help patients regain control over their lives. You'll find yourself intrigued by how something as simple as a cold shower can become a healthy source of dopamine. And if you're curious about the impact of modern technology on addiction, this episode sheds light on the growing issue of process addictions linked to online behaviours.
So, if you're interested in understanding how dopamine drives our addictions and what steps can be taken to overcome them, this episode is a must-listen. What steps might you take to moderate your own dopamine-driven habits?