Technology · 18 min
Never Enough
By Judith Grisel
This episode unpacks the neuroscience of addiction, revealing how substances hijack the brain's reward system and create a relentless, often misunderstood, pursuit of "never enough."
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Technology
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18 min
What it is about
Addiction, Neuroscience, Brain Health, Recovery
Who it is for
If you've ever struggled to understand the relentless grip of addiction, either personally or through someone you care about, this explains why "enough" becomes an impossible concept, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Neuroscientist Judith Grisel, drawing on her own experience with addiction and decades of research, offers a uniquely insightful and empathetic perspective on how substances fundamentally rewire the brain's pursuit of pleasure.
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