How Gambling Addiction Hacks Your Brain | Dr. Keith Humphreys & Dr. Andrew Huberman

Dr. Keith Humphreys and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss the rise of gambling addiction, explaining how modern slot machines exploit the brain's dopamine system through constant novelty and "losses disguised as wins." Dr. Keith Humphreys is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine and a leading expert on treating addictions, drug laws and policy. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. Watch the full episode:    • How to Overcome Addiction to Substances or...   Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/Ir6zQnv Timestamps 00:00 Rise of Gambling Ads 00:44 Dark Side of Gambling Addiction 01:22 Mechanics of Gambling Addiction 02:55 Evolution of Slot Machines 03:46 Psychology Behind Gambling 06:12 Casino Environment Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer