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Cracking Addiction — 170 episodes

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1

Enhancing Recovery with the Mediterranean Diet

2

The Epidemiology of Alcohol

3

The Hidden Dangers of Paracetamol - Recent Rescheduling in Australia

4

Addiction Facts Everyone Needs to Know

5

To Test or Not to Test: The Vital Role of Urine Drug Screens in Addiction Clinics

6

Breaking Down AA Myths and Facts

7

Ibogaine: A New Hope for Addiction Recovery and Mental Health

8

Breaking Free- From Addiction to Recovery

9

SIX WAYS ALCOHOL CAN KILL YOU

10

Secrets to opioid weaning done right

11

The Risks Doctors Take With Prescriptions

12

Beating Burnout: Revolutionary Techniques You’ve Never Heard Of!

13

Are Your Sleep Meds Making Things Worse?

14

How the Halo Effect Can Help You Beat Addiction

15

Understanding Melatonin and Its Impact on Sleep Hygiene

16

Reconnecting with Your True Self

17

The Attractiveness of Sobriety

18

Punching Fear in the Face and Embracing Recovery

19

Can 4 Hours of Sleep Really Kill You?

20

Keys to Early Recovery: Jesse Ball on Honesty and Support

21

The Turning Point: How Jesse Escaped the Grips of Addiction

22

Digital Breakthroughs in Alcohol Addiction Recovery

23

From Blackouts to Breakthroughs: An Insider's Story of Recovery and Hope

24

Synthetic Drugs You Never Knew Existed

25

From Fear to Freedom: How Reiki Can Transform Recovery

26

Could You Be Missing This Critical Vitamin?

27

Understanding Alcohol Withdrawal: Timing, Symptoms, and Treatments

28

The Nuances of Alcohol Withdrawal: Assessment and Management Insights

29

Lifestyle Interventions: A New Trend in Addiction Medicine

30

Diet's Role in Addiction Recovery

31

Boosting Mood and Health: Integrating Exercise into Addiction and Mental Health Treatment

32

Exploring the AFL's Drug Dilemma: Care Plans versus Punishments in Professional Sports

33

Unraveling Alcohol Guidelines: Australia, the United States, and Canada

34

The Power of Resilience in Addiction Recovery

35

Understanding Addiction: The Science Behind Substance Dependence and Its Impact on the Brain

36

Exploring Non-Stimulant Medications for ADHD: The Role of Clonidine and Guanfacine

37

Understanding the Treatment Principles for Managing ADHD

38

Understanding ADHD: Diagnostic Criteria Explained

39

The Final Step: Understanding the Impact of the Twelfth Step in Recovery Programs

40

Adult ADHD: Prevalence, Misdiagnosis, and Differential Diagnosis

41

Exploring Step 11: Enhancing Connection with a Higher Power in Recovery

42

Unraveling ADHD: Inattention, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity

43

Understanding ADHD: From Childhood to Adulthood

44

Exploring Step 10 of Recovery and Personal Reflection

45

Navigating Amends: Step 9

46

Step 8: Making Amends

47

Psychosis During Stimulant Withdrawal

48

Understanding Psychosis and Substance Use

49

Exploring Step 7 : The Active Process of Humble Self-Reflection

50

The 6th Step: Surrendering to Change and Seeking Transformation in Addiction Recovery

51

Exploring the Fifth Step: Embracing Accountability in the Fifth Step of the Twelve Step Program

52

Reflecting on the Fourth Step: Exploring the Importance of the Moral Inventory in Recovery

53

Surrendering to the Unknown: Exploring the Third Step in Addiction Recovery

54

Navigating Take Home Naloxone: An Antidote for Opioid Toxicity

55

Beyond Belief: Discovering the Power that Restores Sanity in Addiction Recovery

56

Dr. Laura Petracek's Journey to Recovery

57

The Psychology Behind Addiction Denial

58

Unmasking Cognitive Distortions: Examining the Illusion of Control in Addiction

59

Sober Mum Squad: How Peer Support is Cracking Addiction and Empowering Mothers

60

From Fear and Frustration to Freedom: Breaking Free from the Grip of Alcohol

61

Radical Acceptance: Finding Healing and Empowerment | Exploring the Path to Lessen Suffering

62

Understanding Chronic Pain: How DBT and Mindfulness Help | Expert Discussion

63

Positive Dialogue: Maintaining Respectful Conversations

64

Mastering the Art of Communication: Importance of Showing Interest & Validation

65

The Power of GIVE in DBT for Building Healthy Relationships

66

Developing Self-Respect: The Power of Fairness, Boundaries, and Core Values

67

Master the Art of Negotiation: Learn the O-M-A-N Framework for Effective Communication

68

Enhance Your Interpersonal Skills with the Dear Man Technique | DBT Tips

69

Depression: Understanding Subtypes, Diagnosis, and Effective Treatments

70

Understanding Dual Diagnosis & Triple Diagnosis in Addiction Medicine

71

Taking Control: Assessing & Managing Substance Dependency and Withdrawal

72

Unmasking the Lethality of Family Violence

73

Understanding Lethality in Family Violence: Unveiling Risk Factors

74

Unveiling the Hidden Lethality Factors in family violence

75

10 Minutes a Day: The Importance of Daily Mindfulness Practice for Your Mental Health

76

Managing Emotional Distress: Reality Acceptance and Mindfulness Skills

77

Beyond Stereotypes: Unmasking Family Violence by Women - Genuine Victims vs. Victim Stancing

78

Challenging Misconceptions: AOD Use ≠ Elimination of Family Violence

79

The Sensory Awareness Rule of Five

80

Distress Tolerance Techniques: TIPP

81

Understanding DBT: Four Components and Three Pillars Explained

82

Pain is inevitable: suffering is optional

83

Power and Control - The Duluth Model

84

The Power and Control Wheel

85

Breaking the Silence: Understanding the Complexity of Family Violence

86

Trauma Assessment and Management

87

Trauma, PTSD and Addiction

88

Working with Colleagues in the Grip of Addiction

89

The DBT Workbook for Alcohol and Drug Addiction

90

Overcoming Patient Stigma in Urine Drug Testing

91

Patient Perspective and Concerns Regarding Take Away Doses

92

The Hidden Dangers of Nitrite Inhalants

93

Medicinal Cannabis Today : Indications and Evidence Pt2

94

Medicinal Cannabis Today : Indications and Evidence Pt1

95

Navigating the Challenges of Opioid Withdrawal: Tips and Strategies

96

Nitrous oxide or Nangs

97

Cocaine Toxicity: Symptoms,Treatment, and Prevention

98

Cocaine, Crack and Freebase

99

Writing an Effective Treatment Report

100

Tips for Managing Clinicians Who Struggle with Addiction

101

Prescription opioid use disorder

102

Addiction Medicine vs. General Practice

103

Gabapentinoids

104

MDMA and stimulant withdrawal

105

MDMA / Ecstasy

106

GHB Withdrawal

107

GHB

108

Higher and Friendly Powers

109

Using drugs in hospital

110

What is Kamini?and is it safe?

111

Benzodiazepine withdrawal

112

Benzodiazepine use disorder

113

Benzodiazepines

114

Lifestyle Medicine in Addiction

115

Methamphetamine relapse prevention

116

Methamphetamine withdrawal

117

Methamphetamine and amphetamines

118

Living with Addiction

119

Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome

120

Synthetic cannabis

121

Cannabis withdrawal management

122

Cannabis use disorder

123

Cannabidiol (CBD)

124

THC

125

The Endocannabinoid system

126

Chasing the scream

127

The Evidence for vaping

128

How to vape to aid smoking cessation

129

The Benefits and Myths of Vaping

130

Tobacco use in special populations

131

Smoking cessation interventions

132

Tobacco use disorder

133

Opioid Use Disorder summary points

134

Social comorbidity in substance use disorder

135

Physical comorbidity in substance use disorder

136

Psychiatric comorbidity in substance use disorder

137

Special circumstances in OST Part 2

138

Special circumstances in OST Part 1

139

Naloxone

140

Harm Reduction

141

Suboxone Part 2

142

Suboxone Part 1

143

LAIB - Top Tips

144

LAIB The Patient Arc

145

LAIB - Sublocade

146

LAIB - Buvidal

147

LAIB Special Circumstances

148

LAIB first dose considerations

149

Long Acting Injectable Buprenorphine (LAIB) - Introduction

150

Methadone pharmacokinetics and interactions

151

Methadone pharmacology and induction

152

Opioid use disorder Post Partum

153

Opioid use disorder and pregnancy

154

Drugs of Concern

155

How to take an accurate substance use history

156

Methadone and it’s social benefits

157

Methadone in Opioid Agonist Therapy

158

Opioid Replacement Therapy Part 1

159

Dependence, Addiction and Opioid Use Disorder

160

OPQRST

161

An Introduction to Opioids

162

Alcohol Use Disorder Summary Points

163

Alcoholics Anonymous and SMART Recovery

164

Alcohol Anti-Craving Medications

165

Residential alcohol withdrawal management

166

Home Based Residential Withdrawal

167

The physiology of alcohol withdrawal

168

Alcohol Consumption Pt2

169

Alcohol Consumption Pt1

170

Cracking Addiction - An Introduction