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Dr. Anna Lembke

Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine and author of the bestselling book 'Dopamine Nation', focusing on addiction, mental health, and the neuroscience of pleasure and pain.

About

Dr. Anna Lembke is a psychiatrist and professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she serves as Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. She is internationally recognized for her expertise in addiction medicine and dual diagnosis, treating patients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders. Dr. Lembke is the author of 'Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence', a book that explores the neuroscience of addiction and offers practical strategies for managing compulsive behaviors in modern life. Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and public education, making her a leading voice in the field of addiction and mental health.

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Recent Podcasts

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Essentials: Understanding & Treating Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke

Topic: Addiction, dopamine, and recovery mechanisms

00:31:51339,2009,8428 months ago
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Understanding & Treating Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke

Topic: Understanding and treating addiction, focusing on neuroscience and dopamine's role.

02:02:322,978,41674,5944 years ago
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