Addiction

4 videos across 3 channels

Addiction sits at the crossroads of biology, psychology, and environment, shaped by genes, brain chemistry, life experiences, and coping skills. The coverage spans the genetic and developmental factors that influence risk and behavior, the practical realities of addiction and recovery in everyday life, and evidence-based strategies to curb cravings and re-balance the brain. Together, these perspectives illuminate why urges arise, how they’re sustained, and what supports lasting change.

How to Overcome Addiction to Substances or Behaviors | Dr. Keith Humphreys thumbnail

How to Overcome Addiction to Substances or Behaviors | Dr. Keith Humphreys

The conversation maps addiction from a neuroscience and public health perspective, clarifying definitions, genetic and d

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How Genes Shape Your Risk Taking & Morals | Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden thumbnail

How Genes Shape Your Risk Taking & Morals | Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden

In this episode, Huberman and Dr. Katherine Harden explore how genes and environment shape adolescent development, decis

02:42:02
ThePrimeagen: Programming, AI, ADHD, Productivity, Addiction, and God | Lex Fridman Podcast #461 thumbnail

ThePrimeagen: Programming, AI, ADHD, Productivity, Addiction, and God | Lex Fridman Podcast #461

An in-depth, off-the-cuff talk with Michael Pollson (Primagen) about his lifelong love of programming, the pivotal momen

05:20:08
Stop the Addiction Impulse in 60 Seconds (Here’s How) thumbnail

Stop the Addiction Impulse in 60 Seconds (Here’s How)

The video explains that addictions are driven by the body's survival wiring and neurochemistry, not simply weak willpowe

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