
Lifestyle Interventions: A New Trend in Addiction Medicine
Dr Ferghal Armstrong explores the profound impact of lifestyle interventions on addiction recovery, focusing on the crucial role of tobacco cessation within the addiction and mental health treatment s...
1 Mai 202412min

Diet's Role in Addiction Recovery
Dr Ferghal Armstrong addresses the often-underestimated influence of diet on addiction recovery and mental health. By contrasting Australian Dietary guidelines with the detriments of ultra-processed "...
24 Apr 202410min

Boosting Mood and Health: Integrating Exercise into Addiction and Mental Health Treatment
Dive into this enlightening episode of Cracking Addiction and unearth the transformative role of exercise in the journey of addiction recovery. Dr Ferghal Armstrong meticulously illustrates how incorp...
17 Apr 202410min

Exploring the AFL's Drug Dilemma: Care Plans versus Punishments in Professional Sports
Listen to this insightful episode of Cracking Addiction and unravel the complexities of substance use within the realm of professional sports, particularly the AFL. We delve into the controversial han...
10 Apr 202422min

Unraveling Alcohol Guidelines: Australia, the United States, and Canada
In this episode of Cracking Addiction, Dr Fergal Armstrong explores the differences in alcohol consumption guidelines across various countries. He breaks down what constitutes a standard drink in Aust...
3 Apr 20247min

The Power of Resilience in Addiction Recovery
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong delves deep into the concept of resilience and its vital role in addiction recovery. He provides practical insights on the four key processes essential for developing re...
27 Mar 20249min

Understanding Addiction: The Science Behind Substance Dependence and Its Impact on the Brain
On this episode of Cracking Addiction, join host Dr. Ferghal Armstrong as he delves into the science behind addiction. Dr. Armstrong explains the crucial differences between drug misuse and addiction,...
20 Mar 202412min

Exploring Non-Stimulant Medications for ADHD: The Role of Clonidine and Guanfacine
Dr. Ferghal Armstrong and Dr. Manu Bhatnagar delve into the complexities of non-stimulant treatments for ADHD and the pharmacological aspects involved. In this episode, the experts discuss the roles o...
13 Mar 202418min






















