Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Waves Explained | Ashton Protocol
Most people are told that benzodiazepine withdrawal should improve in a straight line. That myth keeps many people trapped in shame, fear, and confusion when symptoms come back in waves. But brain rec...
23 Apr 7min
Quit Smoking: 30% Better Recovery from Drug Addiction
Dopamine pathways and addiction recovery: Why smoking during addiction treatment reduces your chances of lasting sobriety by 30%🚬 THE MYTH WE'VE ALL BELIEVEDFor decades, addiction treatment centres h...
15 Apr 3min
3 Evidence-Based Recovery Models That Actually Work
Recovery paths aren't one-size-fits-all. Dr. Fergal Armstrong explains why neuroplasticity supports multiple evidence-based approaches to addiction recovery.**THE MYTH: One "Right" Way to Recover**Soc...
8 Apr 7min
The Neuroscience of Cravings and Brain Recovery
Addiction neuroscience explains why cravings feel urgent, physical, and overpowering—and why that does not mean recovery is impossible.Many people still believe cravings happen because of weak willpow...
3 Apr 5min
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 Mar 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 Mar 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 Mar 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 Mar 5min
