Nucleus accumbens

What experts have said about Nucleus accumbens

2 statements · 1 negative · 1 neutral

1. Casey HalpernNeutralMay 7, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials

   Perturbing the nucleus accumbens appears to influence compulsive behavior.

   “When it's perturbed, it seems to gate compulsive behavior”

   Listen at 12:41

   Open the episode · Essentials: Compulsive Behaviors & Deep Brain Stimulation | Dr. Casey Halpern
2. Casey HalpernNegativeMay 7, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials

   Repeated exposure to strong rewards can disrupt normal nucleus accumbens functioning.

   “repeated exposure to something like a drug of abuse or any type of reward, that is a really strong reward in a way, it can hijack normal functioning of the nucleus accumbens.”

   Listen at 15:30

   Open the episode · Essentials: Compulsive Behaviors & Deep Brain Stimulation | Dr. Casey Halpern

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