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
Why You Can Be Detoxed and Still Addicted
Addiction neuroscience, dopamine, cravings: detox ends withdrawal, but it does not end addiction.The MythA common myth in addiction recovery is that once detox is over, the problem is solved. Many peo...
18 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
