Exercise, Dopamine, and the Science of Addiction Recovery | Dr. Peter Thanos

Dr. Mark Gold sits down with neuroscientist Dr. Peter Thanos to explore the science behind dopamine, addiction, exercise, and brain recovery.Dr. Thanos explains how exercise can restore dopamine signaling disrupted by substance use, reduce relapse risk, and serve as a powerful recovery tool across multiple addictions. The conversation also examines obesity research, bariatric surgery, GLP-1 medications, cannabis exposure during development, and the future of personalized addiction treatment.A fascinating discussion on how neuroscience can guide more effective approaches to recovery, prevention, and long-term brain health.