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Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

The brain is plastic and can change over time, meaning that adverse childhood experiences do not determine a person's future addiction risk.

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They Lied About Alcohol’s Effect On Your Brain! Here’s The Proof | Dr. Sarah Wakeman

@ The Diary Of A CEO

They Lied About Alcohol’s Effect On Your Brain! Here’s The Proof | Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

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Andrew Huberman

05/28/25

@ Theo Von

The brain is incredibly plastic from ages 0 to 25, meaning experiences can significantly modify its wiring, impacting behaviors and expectations around pleasure.

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Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Trauma experienced at any age can increase the risk of addiction, but earlier trauma tends to have more lasting effects due to brain development stages.

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Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Building resilience and connection early on is crucial to prevent addiction, as these factors are deeply related to adverse childhood experiences.

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Andrew Huberman

01/16/23

@ Andrew Huberman

There's plasticity throughout the lifespan, contrary to the belief that brain structure doesn't change after age 25.

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Andrew Huberman

07/20/20

@ Rich Roll

Neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to change in response to experience, is most pronounced from birth to age 25.

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Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Some individuals with severe addiction may never fully recover, as their brain's balance can remain tipped towards pain even after prolonged abstinence.

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Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

After five years of recovery from addiction, a person's risk of developing addiction is no higher than that of the general public.

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Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Addiction doesn't always last a lifetime; many people manage their addiction and move on with their lives, while others actively manage it.

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Andrew Huberman Cast

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

A brain lesion can lead to significant behavioral deficits that may recover over time due to brain plasticity, but deeper brain lesions can result in permanent deficits without intervention.