About this podcast

Dive deep into the science of addiction with Dr. Anna Lembke, Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic, in this essential episode of Huberman Lab. Discover how dopamine orchestrates reward, motivation, and addictive behaviors, and explore the critical concept of the pleasure-pain balance. Dr. Lembke illuminates the intricate cycle of dopamine in addiction's development and persistence, discussing the formidable challenges of recovery, including withdrawal, relapses, and the promising role of psychedelic-assisted therapy. This episode offers profound insights into understanding and treating addiction, blending cutting-edge neuroscience with practical implications for mental and physical well-being.