Methadone in Opioid Agonist Therapy
Ferghal & Thileepan explore the role of Methadone in opioid agonist therapy.
3 Nov 202113min
Opioid Replacement Therapy Part 1
Episode 13 of Cracking Addiction covers opioid replacement therapy (ORT) and the philosophy and evidence behind this highly effective treatment for patients with opioid use disorder.
26 Okt 202119min
Dependence, Addiction and Opioid Use Disorder
In this episode of Cracking Addiction we cover the difference between dependence and addiction, the intricacies of addiction and provide a definition of opioid use disorder
20 Okt 202113min
OPQRST
Cracking Addiction covers the OPQRST framework and how to use this framework to prescribe safely to patients on opioid medications.
13 Okt 202118min
An Introduction to Opioids
In this episode of Cracking Addiction we provide an introduction to opioids, how they work what receptors they act upon and some of the harms associated with opioids.
6 Okt 202113min
Alcohol Use Disorder Summary Points
In this episode of Cracking Addiction we summarise the previous episodes detailing alcohol use disorder, alcohol withdrawal management, rationale for anti-craving medications and how to assist our pat...
29 Sep 202122min
Alcoholics Anonymous and SMART Recovery
In this episode of Cracking Addiction we discuss both Alcoholics Anonymous and SMART recovery programs and review the evidence base behind each of these interventions and how to help patients choose t...
22 Sep 202122min
Alcohol Anti-Craving Medications
In this episode of Cracking Addiction we explore the common anti-craving medications used in alcohol use disorder and explain what the choices are, what the indications for these medications are, how ...
15 Sep 202125min
