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Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

People can relapse not only after negative life events but also when things are going well, possibly due to the dopamine associated with their successes.

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Dr. Anna Lembke: Understanding & Treating Addiction

@ Andrew Huberman

Dr. Anna Lembke: Understanding & Treating Addiction

08/16/21

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Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Triggers that make us want to return to drug use also release dopamine, leading to cravings when the anticipation of using is followed by a dopamine deficit state.

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Andrew Huberman

01/03/22

@ Andrew Huberman

When you anticipate a reward and it arrives, the associated behavior is more likely to occur again; however, if the expected reward does not come, dopamine levels can drop significantly.

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Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

People in recovery from severe addiction possess a hard-won wisdom that can benefit everyone, emphasizing adaptive ways to achieve dopamine balance.

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Andrew Huberman

05/28/25

@ Theo Von

Effort precedes dopamine in constructive areas of life like writing, comedy, and socializing. You can get just as much dopamine from positive activities as from negative ones.

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Andrew Huberman

10/07/20

@ Lewis Howes

Dopamine is released when we pursue our goals, which is why many people feel depressed after achieving a big goal; they expect a greater reward.

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Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Chronic exposure to substances or behaviors that release large amounts of dopamine can lower our tonic baseline over time, leading to a dopamine deficit state.

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Andrew Huberman

01/30/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Extending the positive phase of dopamine release while blunting the pain response can lead to greater happiness and motivation in pursuing long-term goals.

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Andrew Huberman

01/03/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Reward prediction error, which is linked to dopamine, plays a significant role in habit formation; unexpected rewards can enhance the likelihood of repeating a behavior.

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Ryan Soave

04/21/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The dopamine dynamics show that quick inflections in dopamine lead to diminishing returns, causing people to chase feelings that no longer provide satisfaction.