Dopamine, Mental Illness, Addiction, and Breaking Bad Habits l Anna Lembke, MD

Visit  to subscribe to the BrainSPORT Podcast and access exclusive content unavailable elsewhere. On this episode of the UCLA BrainSPORT Podcast, Adel discusses the dopamine neurotransmitter, mental illness, and addiction with Dr. Anna Lembke. Dr. Lembke is a psychiatrist at Stanford University and the author of the New York Times bestselling book, Dopamine Nation. A few topics discussed include dopamine’s role in motivation and addiction, withdrawal, and actionable ways to overcome bad habits and addiction. If you have any questions or are interested in supporting the UCLA BrainSPORT Podcast, please contact us at: BrainSPORTPodcast@ Listen to this episode of the UCLA BrainSPORT Podcast: Follow us on social media! Instagram: @ X: @Ahdelneuro Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - The Function of Dopamine 7:53 – Dopamine and Motivation 12:47 – Antipsycho