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04 Understanding Addiction - Impulsivity, Emotions, and Gambling
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04 Understanding Addiction - Impulsivity, Emotions, and Gambling

How Your Brain’s Reward System Hijacks Control in Gambling

In this episode we dive deeper into how different parts of the brain contribute to gambling addiction. From the prefrontal cortex’s struggle to maintain control, to the amygdala’s role in emotional triggers, and the brain’s constant chase for unpredictable rewards we talk about impulsivity, stress-driven decisions, and tolerance. By understanding how your brain handles gambling, you’ll gain valuable insight into breaking the cycle of addiction.

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