Addiction Is a Brain Disorder, Not a Character Flaw - Addiction Basics EP1
Addiction isn’t a failure of willpower — it’s a brain disorder.And misunderstanding that fact has cost millions of people their recovery.In Part 1 of this 10-part series, you’ll finally understand wha...
6 Helmi 4min
Smoking During Recovery Might Be Your Biggest Mistake
What if quitting smoking is the fastest way to strengthen addiction recovery?That sounds backwards… but the science says otherwise.For decades, addiction treatment has repeated the same advice: deal w...
28 Tammi 3min
They never told us benzos do this to your brain
These drugs calm your brain—but what if they’re silently increasing your stroke risk?For decades, benzodiazepines like Valium and Xanax were seen as safe, even neuroprotective. Doctors believed that b...
21 Tammi 3min
Is Any Amount of Alcohol Actually Safe? The Science Says No
For decades, alcohol has enjoyed a surprising reputation as a health booster—especially red wine. You’ve heard the claims: stronger hearts, longer life, protection against dementia. But when you dig i...
14 Tammi 4min
The Truth About Kava: Benzodiazepine Effects Nobody Explains
In this episode, we explore "kava kava," a traditional Pacific plant with anxiolytic effects similar to low-dose benzodiazepines. We discuss its active compounds, kavalactones, and how they contribute...
7 Tammi 3min
The Brain Pattern That Shows Addiction Risk Years in Advance
Can a brain scan predict addiction risk BEFORE first use? 🚨Most people think substances change the brain after experimentation.But this episode flips the script.In Cracking Addiction, Dr. Ferghal Arm...
1 Tammi 4min
Kava in Australia: Natural Calm or Silent Liver Damage?
Kava is everywhere… but is it silently damaging your patients’ livers?Kava is now turning up in Australian pharmacies, health food stores and online — marketed as a “natural” fix for anxiety, stress a...
28 Joulu 20254min
How to Cut Sugar by 78% in 30 Days
How to Cut Sugar by 78% in 30 Days.Sugar is hijacking your brain — but you can take control back faster than you think.Most people want to quit sugar… but at 3 p.m., stressed and tired, the biscuits i...
12 Joulu 20253min
