Yale Psychiatrist: "This common addiction increases anxiety & depression, but we ignore it"
The guest argues that revenge is a literal addiction that activates the same brain circuitry (nucleus accumbens and dorsal striatum) as drugs and alcohol, providing a temporary dopamine rush that ultimately increases anxsummaryNeuroscience of Revenge: Revenge activates the brain's pleasure and reward circuitry (nucleus accumbens and dorsal striatum), identical to drug addiction. When feeling victimized, the brain seeks a dopamine rush to stop takeawayAddiction Statistics: While 95% of people report having revenge desires or fantasies, approximately 20% actually carry out revenge acts, mirroring the statistic that about 20% of people who try substances like alcohol ortakeaway














