EPISODE · Jul 5, 2026 · 17 MIN
Episode #228: Can Retatrutide Help Addiction? The Science Behind Dopamine and Cravings
from Dr. Trish Leigh Podcast · host Dr. Trish Leigh
Most people think addiction is about the substance. Alcohol. Porn. Nicotine. Gambling. Food.It's not. It's about the brain.Every hit floods your reward system with dopamine, the pursuit chemical.Your baseline drops, life dulls, and you chase a stronger hit to feel normal.That's why researchers are studying Retatrutide, a weight-loss drug, after early signs that it may also quiet cravings and compulsive behaviors.But quieting a craving is not the same as rewiring the brain. Turn one urge down and the pull finds a new outlet.Can Retatrutide Help Addiction? The Science Behind Dopamine and Cravings 👉 In this video, Dr. Leigh breaks down what the research shows, and why this was never about willpower. 👉 See how your brain is wired. Get a Brain Map: https://drtrishleigh.com/get-started-now/#retatrutide #dopamine #addiction #brainhealth #neuroscience #dopamineaddiction #cravings #rewardsystem #neuroplasticity #brainrewiring #addictionrecovery #compulsivebehavior #glp1 #weightlossdrugs #mentalhealth #pornaddiction #alcoholaddiction #nicotineaddiction #brainmap #qEEG #drtrishleigh #dopaminehijack #rewardpathways #compulsiveneuroscience #brainbasedrecovery #cravingcycle #habitrewiring #dopamineimbalance #addictionscience #brainandbehavior #neuroplasticityworks #stopaddictionSend us Fan MailSupport the showHi. I am Dr. Trish Leigh, a Cognitive Neuroscientist, and Sex Addiction Recovery Coach. I am on a mission to help people heal their brains from porn use.My podcasts are designed to help you learn that:🎯Porn Damages Your Brain,🎯Porn Impairs Your Mental and Physical Health, and🎯Porn Destroys Your Relationships.Subscribe to this channel for 🧠 tips to:✅Quit Porn for Good✅Heal Your Brain from Porn✅Get Motivated in Your Life✅Repair Your Mental & Physical Health✅Heal Erectile DysfunctionIf you need more help, I can work directly with you.Check out the programs below.https://drtrishleigh.com/Donate to Porn Brain Prevention, the nonprofit to help teens avoid porn addiction below:https://pornbrainprevention.org/Let's Connect! Check out my Linktree:https://linktr.ee/Drtrishleigh#quitporn #pornaddiction #drtrishleigh #pornaddictionrecovery #pornbrainrewire #controlyourbrain #braintraining #trishleigh #nofap #pornkillslove #mindoverporn #monkmode #drleigh #pornaddict #pornaddictionsideeffects #addictedtoporn #cantstopmasturbating #recovery #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoverycoach #drtrishleigh #monkmode #addiction #pornbrainprevention #pornbrainprograms #releasetoquitporn #howtoquitporn
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Most people think addiction is about the substance. Alcohol. Porn. Nicotine. Gambling. Food. It's not. It's about the brain. Every hit floods your reward system with dopamine, the pursuit chemical. Your baseline drops, life dulls, and you chase a stronger hit to feel normal. That's why researchers are studying Retatrutide, a weight-loss drug, after early signs that it may also quiet cravings and compulsive behaviors. But quieting a craving is not the same as rewiring the brain. Turn on...
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