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
Using drugs in hospital
In this episode of Cracking Addiction we discuss people who use drugs whilst in hospital and discuss the ethics of treating people who use drugs, harm reduction measures that can assist with patient e...
19 Okt 202221min
What is Kamini?and is it safe?
Kamini an Ayurvedic opiate-Kamini or Kamini Vidrawan Ras is an Ayurvedic medicine containing opiates as well as some heavy metals. It is a medicine marketed for a variety of indications ranging from p...
12 Okt 202216min
Benzodiazepine withdrawal
In this episode of Cracking Addiction we discuss the timeframe and symptoms of benzodiazepine withdrawal, how to stabilise a patient on benzodiazepines and weaning and tapering of benzodiazepines with...
5 Okt 202218min
Benzodiazepine use disorder
In this episode of Cracking Addiction we discuss the effects of chronic benzodiazepine usage and the mechanisms of which tolerance and dependence to benzodiazepines develops and discuss the time cour...
28 Sep 202220min
