Dr.Anna Lembke - Dopamine Nation and the Age of Digital Drugs | Prof G Conversations

Dr. Anna Lembke, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University and author of the bestselling book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence, joins Scott to discuss the rise of addiction in the digital age – from drugs to social media – and why our brains are wired to crave more.

Plus, Dr. Lembke shares practical solutions to help build a healthier relationship with pleasure.

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00:00 Introduction
01:08 Have there been any new findings on how constant stimulation is impacting our brains?
02:06 Are teens at risk of becoming dopamine addicts because of constant screen use?
04:51 How would you rank different types of addictions, like screen use, drugs, pornography, or gaming, in terms of danger or how they might lead to other addictions?
09:28 Why do you think so many young people are turning to substances like Ketamine and Molly instead of alcohol?
13:24 Break
16:34 Are cravings for approval and a constant desire for more money considered real addictions?
22:58 Is loneliness a form of addiction?
24:22 Which types of addictions have you seen increase or decrease in recent years based on your patients and research?
28:35 Do you think online gambling is becoming a major addiction among young men?
35:27 Is porn use causing young men to struggle with forming real relationships?
38:50 Break
40:21 Do you think creating 'third spaces' could help reduce addiction?
44:23 When should parents worry about their kids' behavior and seek help for addiction?
46:01 What are your thoughts on GLP-1 drugs?



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