Gastric Bypass

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A surgical procedure for obesity that can lead to a higher risk of alcoholism due to physiological changes and cross-addiction.

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321 – Dopamine and addiction: navigating pleasure, pain, and the path to recovery

321 – Dopamine and addiction: navigating pleasure, pain, and the path to recovery

Peter Attia MD

A surgical procedure for obesity that can lead to a higher risk of alcoholism due to physiological changes and cross-addiction.

215 - The gut-brain connection | Michael Gershon, M.D.

215 - The gut-brain connection | Michael Gershon, M.D.

Peter Attia MD

A highly successful surgical procedure for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes by rerouting the upper GI tract, triggering strong satiety signals due to rapid food transit to the small intestine, thus reducing food intake.