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DopamineSerotoninNeuromodulators
How Dopamine & Serotonin Shape Decisions, Motivation & Learning | Dr. Read Montague
Dr. Read Montague reveals how dopamine drives learning and motivation through continuous expectation updates, not just rewards, and how serotonin acts as its opponent, influencing our perception of negative outcomes and the surprising effects of SSRIs.
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AddictionSubstance Use DisorderAlcohol
How to Overcome Addiction to Substances or Behaviors | Dr. Keith Humphreys
Dr. Keith Humphreys, a leading expert from Stanford, unpacks the science of addiction, revealing how genetics, industry marketing, and brain plasticity drive compulsive behaviors, and outlines effective strategies for prevention and recovery.
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