Dopamine, Relapse, and Recovery: Why Addiction Needs Long-Term Management
A lot of people still think addiction recovery is just about willpower.But addiction neuroscience tells a different story: dopamine, the reward system, and relapse risk all help explain why recovery o...
25 Maalis 5min
Relapse Happens to Everyone: Here's the Science Why - Addiction Basics 06
Dr. Fergal Armstrong reframes relapse in addiction, explaining why it's not a personal failure but a common part of the recovery journey, comparable to chronic illnesses. Understanding the neuroscienc...
11 Maalis 5min
The Science of Withdrawal: What's Actually Happening? - Addiction Basics #5
Withdrawal is one of the most feared parts of addiction recovery.But neuroscience shows something important:Withdrawal isn’t a failure of willpower — it’s the brain restoring balance after long-term c...
4 Maalis 5min
Addiction vs Dependence vs Tolerance: The Critical Medical Difference
🚨 TOLERANCE ≠ ADDICTION 🚨Most people — even healthcare professionals — use these terms incorrectly.And that confusion is hurting patients.In this episode, we break down:🧠 The real definition of add...
25 Helmi 5min
Why Buprenorphine Is Safer Than Full Opioid Agonists
Most people think methadone is the only real option for opioid addiction.Wrong.Buprenorphine — especially long-acting injectable depot — is flipping the entire system upside down.No daily pharmacy vis...
23 Helmi 28min
How Cravings Work: Limbic System vs Prefrontal Cortex - Addiction Basics EP3
Addiction neuroscience explains why wanting to quit isn’t the same as being able to quit. Dopamine reshapes the brain’s reward system.In Episode 3 of Addiction Basics, we tackle one of the most painfu...
18 Helmi 6min
Dopamine and Addiction: The Science of Cravings - Addiction Basics EP2
Addiction neuroscience explained. Dopamine, cravings, brain recovery, and neuroplasticity — backed by research.If you’ve ever wondered how addiction works in the brain, this is the science most people...
12 Helmi 6min
