Addiction

Addiction

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Heard in 13 episodes across 4 shows since Jan 2026

Addiction is a neuropsychological disorder characterized by a persistent and intense urge to use a drug or engage in a behavior that produces natural reward, despite substantial harm. It involves complex brain function alterations that perpetuate cravings and weaken self-control over time.

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13
across 4 shows

First heard

Jan 2026

Expert statements

4
3 negative

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What experts have said about Addiction

4 statements · 3 negative · 1 neutral

  1. Dr. KNeutralSep 17, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Addiction involves behavior that provides pleasure while reducing pain.

    “Something that gives you pleasure and takes away pain.”

    Listen at 2:34

    Open the episode · The Brutal Reality For Most Men Today (& how to fix it) - Dr K HealthyGamer - #1151
  2. Arthur C. BrooksNegativeSep 14, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials

    Isolating one component of a natural experience can make it addictive and pathological.

    “When you shear something off from the whole experience, that's when it actually becomes addictive. That's when it becomes pathological.”

    Listen at 2:30:39

    Open the episode · The Art of True Happiness | Dr. Arthur Brooks
  3. Hunter BidenNegativeAug 13, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Addiction’s burden is mostly shame and secrecy rather than physiological effects.

    “90% of it, in retrospect, is that 10% of it. The, the, the physiological piece of it, which is real, but it's, it's solvable.”

    Listen at 1:37:11

    Open the episode · Hunter Biden, Matt McCusker & Duncan Trussell - Mostly Wise #2 - #1136
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