Prescription opioid use disorder
In this episode of Cracking Addiction I speak with Associate Professor Suzanne Nielsen about the opioid epidemic and what we can do about it.In the USA there seems to be more a problem with heroin whe...
14 Des 202219min
Addiction Medicine vs. General Practice
In episode 69 of Cracking Addiction we discuss the difference and similarities between general practice and Addiction Medicine. We discuss Addiction Medicine consultation liaison services in hospital,...
7 Des 202225min
Gabapentinoids
In this episode of Cracking Addiction we discuss the class of drugs known as gabapentinoids, a group of GABA analogues. In this episode we discuss the clinical uses of gabapentinoids and also the incr...
30 Nov 202220min
MDMA and stimulant withdrawal
In episode 67 of Cracking Addiction we discuss the management of acute intoxication of MDMA and discuss the principles of both MDMA and stimulant withdrawal including supportive management options as ...
23 Nov 202217min
MDMA / Ecstasy
In episode 66 of Cracking Addiction we discuss MDMA or ecstacy and discuss its analogues PMA and PMMA and discuss the pharmacokinetics of these drugs, the unique properties of MDMA as both an atypical...
16 Nov 202226min
GHB Withdrawal
In this episode of Cracking Addiction we discuss the timeframe of GHB withdrawal, the severe and significant symptoms of GHB withdrawal and the potential life threatening sequelae of GHB withdrawal. W...
9 Nov 202219min
GHB
In this episode of Cracking Addiction we discuss GHB and its analogs GBL and 1,4-butanediol and the differences between these drugs. We explore the clinical indications for GHB as well as the pharmaco...
2 Nov 202215min
Higher and Friendly Powers
In this episode of Cracking Addiction we speak to Professor Peg O'Connor, a professor of moral philosophy who is in recovery from alcohol use disorder and who addresses an audience much like herself: ...
26 Okt 202235min
