Cracking Addiction

Cracking Addiction

Seeking answers about addiction or supporting someone on the path to recovery? Welcome to Cracking Addiction, the podcast that empowers you with knowledge and hope. Hosted by Addiction Medicine Specialist Dr. Ferghal Armstrong, we explore the science of addiction, effective treatments, and inspiring recovery stories. Whether you're facing addiction, helping a loved one, or a professional seeking insights, this podcast is for you. Join us weekly for expert discussions on substance abuse, behavioral addictions, and their impact on lives. Subscribe now to become part of our healing community

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Medicinal Cannabis Today : Indications and Evidence Pt2

Medicinal Cannabis Today : Indications and Evidence Pt2

Medicinal Cannabis Part 2 – In this episode of Cracking Addiction, Dr. Jim Connel joins us again and we discuss the side effects of cannabis, in particular psychiatric side effects, harms that may be ...

8 Feb 202316min

Medicinal Cannabis Today : Indications and Evidence Pt1

Medicinal Cannabis Today : Indications and Evidence Pt1

Medicinal Cannabis Part 1– In this episode of Cracking Addiction, we are joined by Dr. Jim Connell, a GP and medicinal cannabis prescriber and the founder and chief medical officer of Heyday Medical. ...

1 Feb 202318min

Navigating the Challenges of Opioid Withdrawal: Tips and Strategies

Navigating the Challenges of Opioid Withdrawal: Tips and Strategies

The distress that individuals undergoing opioid withdrawal can experience can range from mild to severe, depending on the type and duration of opioid use, as well as the individual's overall physical ...

25 Jan 202325min

Nitrous oxide or Nangs

Nitrous oxide or Nangs

In the 75th episode of Cracking Addiction we discuss nitrous oxide or nangs and their medical uses and indications and the use of nitrous oxide as a euphorigenic and sedative substance of abuse. We di...

18 Jan 202321min

Cocaine Toxicity: Symptoms,Treatment, and Prevention

Cocaine Toxicity: Symptoms,Treatment, and Prevention

Cocaine toxicity - In this episode of Cracking Addiction, we discuss the metabolites of cocaine, the different organ systems affected by cocaine, and the harms associated with cocaine use. We discuss ...

11 Jan 202320min

Cocaine, Crack and Freebase

Cocaine, Crack and Freebase

Cocaine, Crack and Freebase -In this episode of Cracking Addiction we explore cocaine, it's origins, the difference between powder cocaine and crack and freebase and the effects of cocaine on various ...

4 Jan 202322min

Writing an Effective Treatment Report

Writing an Effective Treatment Report

Dr Ferghal speaks with Dr Matthew Frei, an addiction medicine specialist who specialises in providing written reports in the field of addiction medicine. There are many agencies or entities that might...

28 Des 202224min

Tips for Managing Clinicians Who Struggle with Addiction

Tips for Managing Clinicians Who Struggle with Addiction

Dr Ferghal speaks with Dr Matthew Frei, an addiction medicine specialist who specialises in the care and management of clinicians who find themselves struggling with addictions.Clinicians face signifi...

21 Des 202223min

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