Meth Withdrawal — Why It Takes 6 Months to Feel Normal Again
Why does meth withdrawal take 6 months when alcohol withdrawal takes days?It's all about dopamine depletion and neuroplasticity 🧠Dr. Ferghal breaks down:• The 3-phase withdrawal timeline• What happen...
27 Maj 6min
Childhood Obesity: Why 30% of Kids We Help Have Food Trauma Issues
30% of kids with excess weight that we help have trauma-based eating patterns. That's not willpower failure — that's biology. When children experience domestic violence, financial stress, or emotional...
20 Maj 16min
Binge Drinking: The Hidden Truth About Weekend Warriors
MYTH: You need to hit 'rock bottom' to recover from addiction. But here's what addiction specialist Dr. Ferghal Armstrong's guest Tom reveals: his worst moment wasn't losing everything – it was waking...
13 Maj 21min
Attachment Issues Cause Addiction - 4 Types That Lead to Drugs
Think trauma only happens from big events like car crashes? Wrong. Dr. Ferghal here with a myth-bust that'll change how you see childhood forever.The biggest trauma isn't what you think — it's relatio...
6 Maj 24min
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
