
Navigating Amends: Step 9
In this episode of Cracking Addiction, Dr. Ferghal Armstrong and Dr. Laura Petracek delve into the complexities of the 9th step of the addiction recovery journey, which involves making direct amends t...
10 Jan 202423min

Step 8: Making Amends
In this episode of Cracking Addiction, Dr. Fergal Armstrong and Dr. Laura Petracek discuss the challenging 8th step in addiction recovery – making a list of persons who have been harmed and becoming w...
3 Jan 202416min

Psychosis During Stimulant Withdrawal
In this episode of Cracking Addiction, Dr. Ferghal Armstrong and Dr. Manu Bhatnagar delve into the complex issue of psychosis in the context of withdrawal treatment or when withdrawing from stimulants...
27 Des 202315min

Understanding Psychosis and Substance Use
In this episode of Cracking Addiction, Dr. Ferghal Armstrong and guest Dr. Manu Bhatnagar engage in a deep dive into the complex topic of psychosis, specifically in the context of substance use disord...
20 Des 202327min

Exploring Step 7 : The Active Process of Humble Self-Reflection
In today's episode, Dr. Ferghal Armstrong and Dr. Laura Petracek delve into the seventh step of the twelve-step program. They discuss the importance of humbly asking God to remove our character defect...
13 Des 202314min

The 6th Step: Surrendering to Change and Seeking Transformation in Addiction Recovery
Dr. Ferghal Armstrong and Dr. Laura Petracek discuss the 6th step of the twelve-step process of addiction recovery. They explore the concept of God in this step and emphasize that it can be interprete...
6 Des 202317min

Exploring the Fifth Step: Embracing Accountability in the Fifth Step of the Twelve Step Program
In this episode of Cracking Addiction, we delve into the crucial fifth step of the twelve-step program. Join us as we explore the significance of admitting our wrongs to God, ourselves, and another hu...
29 Nov 202321min

Reflecting on the Fourth Step: Exploring the Importance of the Moral Inventory in Recovery
In this episode, Dr. Ferghal Armstrong and Dr. Laura Petracek explore the fourth step of the twelve-step program - making a searching and fearless moral inventory. They discuss why this step is crucia...
22 Nov 202319min






















