This Is What Happens When You Rely on Stimulants - Andrew Huberman
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September 26th 2024
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In this video, Andrew covers:
- How caffeine affects dopamine & motivation
- Why nicotine increases focus
- His thoughts on nicotine pouches
- Why he limits his nicotine consumption and may quit: the perils of dose escalation, vasoconstriction, and addiction
- How substances like energy drinks and nicotine trigger high dopamine release with minimal effort, potentially leading to decreased motivation without them
- Why nothing affects dopamine levels like cold exposure
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