
Depression: Understanding Subtypes, Diagnosis, and Effective Treatments
In this episode, we explore the diagnosis of depression and its subtypes. Depression is a powerful emotional state that affects work, relationships, and more. We delve into major depression, the sympt...
26 Jul 202322min

Understanding Dual Diagnosis & Triple Diagnosis in Addiction Medicine
Join us on Cracking Addiction as we delve into the fascinating world of dual diagnosis and triple diagnosis in addiction medicine. Dual diagnosis refers to the coexistence of a mental health disorder ...
19 Jul 202327min

Taking Control: Assessing & Managing Substance Dependency and Withdrawal
Welcome to the 100th episode of Cracking Addiction. In this milestone episode, we delve deep into the assessment of dependency, comparing home-based detox with inpatient detox, and explore the fundame...
12 Jul 202336min

Unmasking the Lethality of Family Violence
Dr. Ferghal Armstrong and Steve Herd delve into the grim reality of family violence, exposing its potential for lethality. They focus on key risk factors, including the perpetrators' behaviour towards...
5 Jul 202315min

Understanding Lethality in Family Violence: Unveiling Risk Factors
In this serious and thought-provoking episode of "Cracking Addiction," Dr. Ferghal Armstrong and Mr. Stephen Heard shed light on evidence-based risk factors for lethality in family violence. They addr...
28 Jun 202318min

Unveiling the Hidden Lethality Factors in family violence
In this thought-provoking episode of Cracking Addiction, Dr Ferghal Armstrong and Steve Herd delve into the grim reality of family violence, focusing on the evidence-based risk factors for lethality. ...
21 Jun 202320min

10 Minutes a Day: The Importance of Daily Mindfulness Practice for Your Mental Health
In this informative episode, Dr. Ferghal Armstrong and Dr. Laura J. Petracek discuss the power of mindfulness and meditation in regulating our emotions. They explore the concept of mindfulness, which ...
14 Jun 202316min

Managing Emotional Distress: Reality Acceptance and Mindfulness Skills
In this episode of Cracking Addition, Dr. Ferghal Armstrong and Dr. Laura J. Petracek discuss the important topic of managing emotional distress through reality acceptance and mindfulness skills. They...
7 Jun 202316min






















