Modern Stress
Anna explains that the constant stimulation and overabundance in modern life is a unique and unprecedented source of stress. Poor people living in rich nations are the most vulnerable to addiction due to access to highly potent, cheap forms of dopamine. Severe pain can trigger a compulsive, drug-seeking response due to the huge dopamine release it causes.In this clip
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The Knowledge Project
The Science of Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke | Knowledge Project 159
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