Cracking Addiction
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Phil Barber
Sep 25, 2021
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Seeking answers about addiction or supporting someone on the path to recovery? Welcome to Cracking Addiction, the podcast that empowers you with knowledge and hope.
Hosted by Addiction Medicine Specialist Dr. Ferghal Armstrong, we explore the science of addiction, effective treatments, and inspiring recovery stories. Whether you're facing addiction, helping a loved one, or a professional seeking insights, this podcast is for you.
Join us weekly for expert discussions on substance abuse, behavioral addictions, and their impact on lives. Subscribe now to become part of our healing community
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Addiction Is a Brain Disorder, Not a Character Flaw - Addiction Basics EP1
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Smoking During Recovery Might Be Your Biggest Mistake
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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They never told us benzos do this to your brain
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Is Any Amount of Alcohol Actually Safe? The Science Says No
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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The Truth About Kava: Benzodiazepine Effects Nobody Explains
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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The Brain Pattern That Shows Addiction Risk Years in Advance
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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Kava in Australia: Natural Calm or Silent Liver Damage?
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Dec 28, 2025 |
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How to Cut Sugar by 78% in 30 Days
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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What Happens to Teen Brains After Cannabis?
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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The Hidden Danger In Your Medicine Cabinet!
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Can a Single Dose of Ibogaine Cure PTSD? Stanford Thinks So
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Can Your Genes Predict Addiction? Science Says Yes
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Cannabis and Psychosis: What 66,000 People Revealed
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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Does Cannabis Really Help with Anxiety? | The Science Explained
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Australia's Dangerous New Opioid Shocks Doctors
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Pregnancy and Smoking: The Real Cost Beyond Birth
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Asthma, COPD, Emphysema: The Smoking Connection Explained
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Smoking’s Secret Weapon: Vascular Poison in Every Puff
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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The Shocking Truth About Smoking and Cancer!
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Cigarettes Today Are Engineered for Addiction — Here's How - Part 1 of 6
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Shocking Facts About Cigarette Chemicals!
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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How to Stop Shopping Addiction Signs, Diagnosis & Real-Life Impact
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Dr Amstrong Shares Ways to Help With Porn Addiction!
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Is Porn Addiction Real? | Truth Behind Porn Addiction Explained
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Is sugar addiction as powerful as cocaine?
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Porn Addiction Help: Overcoming Stigma and Building Lasting Change
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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How Summer and Winter Mess With Your Mood!
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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From Dopamine to Disease: Understanding the Addiction-Cancer Connection
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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The Truth About Pill Testing: Myths, Facts, and Public Health Impact
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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How Your Gut Impacts Anxiety: Exploring the Surprising Brain-Gut Connection
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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A Step-By-Step Emergency Plan for Coping With Panic and Anxiety
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Do SSRIs Really Work? Depression Treatment and the Serotonin Debate with Dr Ferghal Armstrong
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May 28, 2025 |
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Can You Stop Antidepressants Safely? Tapering, Withdrawal & Advice from Dr. Ferghal Armstrong
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May 28, 2025 |
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Why Alcohol Makes Anxiety Worse
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May 14, 2025 |
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Tackling Dual Diagnosis: Treating Alcohol Dependence and Depression Together
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May 07, 2025 |
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How Australia's Free Naloxone Program Saves 3 Lives EVERY DAY!
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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What Really Happens To Your Body On Ecstasy?
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Alcohol and Opioid Withdrawal: What You Need to Know
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Urine Drug Test Explained - Why Your Drug Test Might Be Wrong?
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Cocaine Withdrawal Timeline And Treatment Facts You NEED To Know!
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Cognitive Decline Countdown: How Cocaine Speeds It Up
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Nutritional Supplements for the Brain - Health Recovery After Cocaine Use
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Healing the Brain Post-Addiction: Understanding Neuroplasticity in Cocaine Recovery
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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How Does Cocaine Permanently Change Your Brain Structure?
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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How Does Cocaine Permanently Change Your Brain Structure?
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Your Brain on Cocaine - The SHOCKING Truth About Dopamine!
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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The Science Behind Cocaine Drug Testing You NEED to Know
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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The Science Behind Different Types of Cocaine Explained Simply!
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Ditch the Anxiety! Safe Benzodiazepine Tapering Strategies
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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5 Alarming Signs You're Experiencing BIND from Benzodiazepines
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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5 Shocking Ways Cognitive Impairment Affects Your Daily Life
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Benzodiazepine Side Effects That Will Make You Rethink Everything
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Benzodiazepine EXPERT Reveals Liver Metabolism Secrets
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Benzodiazepines SECRETLY Affecting Millions
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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The SHOCKING Impact of Loneliness on Your Health
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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What Nobody Tells You About Turning Pain into Power
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Enhancing Well-Being Pt2 - Positivity, and Relationships for Better Health
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Enhancing Well-Being Pt1 - The Genetic and Behavioural Determinants of Well-Being
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Analyzing Gambling Disorder: Context, Criteria, and Treatment Methods
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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The Ultimate Guide to Heart and Brain Health
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Enhancing Recovery with the Mediterranean Diet
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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The Epidemiology of Alcohol
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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The Hidden Dangers of Paracetamol - Recent Rescheduling in Australia
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Addiction Facts Everyone Needs to Know
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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To Test or Not to Test: The Vital Role of Urine Drug Screens in Addiction Clinics
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Breaking Down AA Myths and Facts
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Ibogaine: A New Hope for Addiction Recovery and Mental Health
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Breaking Free- From Addiction to Recovery
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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SIX WAYS ALCOHOL CAN KILL YOU
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Secrets to opioid weaning done right
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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The Risks Doctors Take With Prescriptions
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Beating Burnout: Revolutionary Techniques You’ve Never Heard Of!
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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Are Your Sleep Meds Making Things Worse?
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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How the Halo Effect Can Help You Beat Addiction
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Understanding Melatonin and Its Impact on Sleep Hygiene
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Reconnecting with Your True Self
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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The Attractiveness of Sobriety
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Punching Fear in the Face and Embracing Recovery
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Can 4 Hours of Sleep Really Kill You?
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Keys to Early Recovery: Jesse Ball on Honesty and Support
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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The Turning Point: How Jesse Escaped the Grips of Addiction
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Digital Breakthroughs in Alcohol Addiction Recovery
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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From Blackouts to Breakthroughs: An Insider's Story of Recovery and Hope
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Synthetic Drugs You Never Knew Existed
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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From Fear to Freedom: How Reiki Can Transform Recovery
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May 29, 2024 |
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Could You Be Missing This Critical Vitamin?
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May 22, 2024 |
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Understanding Alcohol Withdrawal: Timing, Symptoms, and Treatments
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May 15, 2024 |
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The Nuances of Alcohol Withdrawal: Assessment and Management Insights
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May 08, 2024 |
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Lifestyle Interventions: A New Trend in Addiction Medicine
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May 01, 2024 |
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Diet's Role in Addiction Recovery
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Boosting Mood and Health: Integrating Exercise into Addiction and Mental Health Treatment
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Exploring the AFL's Drug Dilemma: Care Plans versus Punishments in Professional Sports
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Unraveling Alcohol Guidelines: Australia, the United States, and Canada
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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The Power of Resilience in Addiction Recovery
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Understanding Addiction: The Science Behind Substance Dependence and Its Impact on the Brain
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Exploring Non-Stimulant Medications for ADHD: The Role of Clonidine and Guanfacine
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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Understanding the Treatment Principles for Managing ADHD
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Understanding ADHD: Diagnostic Criteria Explained
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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The Final Step: Understanding the Impact of the Twelfth Step in Recovery Programs
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Adult ADHD: Prevalence, Misdiagnosis, and Differential Diagnosis
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Exploring Step 11: Enhancing Connection with a Higher Power in Recovery
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Unraveling ADHD: Inattention, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Understanding ADHD: From Childhood to Adulthood
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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Exploring Step 10 of Recovery and Personal Reflection
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Navigating Amends: Step 9
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Step 8: Making Amends
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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Psychosis During Stimulant Withdrawal
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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Understanding Psychosis and Substance Use
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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Exploring Step 7 : The Active Process of Humble Self-Reflection
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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The 6th Step: Surrendering to Change and Seeking Transformation in Addiction Recovery
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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Exploring the Fifth Step: Embracing Accountability in the Fifth Step of the Twelve Step Program
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Reflecting on the Fourth Step: Exploring the Importance of the Moral Inventory in Recovery
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Surrendering to the Unknown: Exploring the Third Step in Addiction Recovery
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Navigating Take Home Naloxone: An Antidote for Opioid Toxicity
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Beyond Belief: Discovering the Power that Restores Sanity in Addiction Recovery
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Dr. Laura Petracek's Journey to Recovery
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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The Psychology Behind Addiction Denial
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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Unmasking Cognitive Distortions: Examining the Illusion of Control in Addiction
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Sober Mum Squad: How Peer Support is Cracking Addiction and Empowering Mothers
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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From Fear and Frustration to Freedom: Breaking Free from the Grip of Alcohol
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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Radical Acceptance: Finding Healing and Empowerment | Exploring the Path to Lessen Suffering
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Understanding Chronic Pain: How DBT and Mindfulness Help | Expert Discussion
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Positive Dialogue: Maintaining Respectful Conversations
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Mastering the Art of Communication: Importance of Showing Interest & Validation
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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The Power of GIVE in DBT for Building Healthy Relationships
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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Developing Self-Respect: The Power of Fairness, Boundaries, and Core Values
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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Master the Art of Negotiation: Learn the O-M-A-N Framework for Effective Communication
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Enhance Your Interpersonal Skills with the Dear Man Technique | DBT Tips
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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Depression: Understanding Subtypes, Diagnosis, and Effective Treatments
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Understanding Dual Diagnosis & Triple Diagnosis in Addiction Medicine
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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Taking Control: Assessing & Managing Substance Dependency and Withdrawal
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Unmasking the Lethality of Family Violence
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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Understanding Lethality in Family Violence: Unveiling Risk Factors
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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Unveiling the Hidden Lethality Factors in family violence
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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10 Minutes a Day: The Importance of Daily Mindfulness Practice for Your Mental Health
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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Managing Emotional Distress: Reality Acceptance and Mindfulness Skills
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Beyond Stereotypes: Unmasking Family Violence by Women - Genuine Victims vs. Victim Stancing
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May 31, 2023 |
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Challenging Misconceptions: AOD Use ≠ Elimination of Family Violence
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May 24, 2023 |
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The Sensory Awareness Rule of Five
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May 17, 2023 |
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Distress Tolerance Techniques: TIPP
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May 11, 2023 |
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Understanding DBT: Four Components and Three Pillars Explained
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May 03, 2023 |
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Pain is inevitable: suffering is optional
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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Power and Control - The Duluth Model
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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The Power and Control Wheel
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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Breaking the Silence: Understanding the Complexity of Family Violence
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Trauma Assessment and Management
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Trauma, PTSD and Addiction
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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Working with Colleagues in the Grip of Addiction
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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The DBT Workbook for Alcohol and Drug Addiction
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Overcoming Patient Stigma in Urine Drug Testing
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Patient Perspective and Concerns Regarding Take Away Doses
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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The Hidden Dangers of Nitrite Inhalants
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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Medicinal Cannabis Today : Indications and Evidence Pt2
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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Medicinal Cannabis Today : Indications and Evidence Pt1
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Navigating the Challenges of Opioid Withdrawal: Tips and Strategies
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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Nitrous oxide or Nangs
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Jan 18, 2023 |
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Cocaine Toxicity: Symptoms,Treatment, and Prevention
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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Cocaine, Crack and Freebase
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Jan 04, 2023 |
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Writing an Effective Treatment Report
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Dec 28, 2022 |
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Tips for Managing Clinicians Who Struggle with Addiction
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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Prescription opioid use disorder
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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Addiction Medicine vs. General Practice
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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Gabapentinoids
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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MDMA and stimulant withdrawal
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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MDMA / Ecstasy
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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GHB Withdrawal
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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GHB
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Higher and Friendly Powers
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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Using drugs in hospital
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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What is Kamini?and is it safe?
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Benzodiazepine withdrawal
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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Benzodiazepine use disorder
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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Benzodiazepines
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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Lifestyle Medicine in Addiction
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Sep 14, 2022 |
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Methamphetamine relapse prevention
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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Methamphetamine withdrawal
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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Methamphetamine and amphetamines
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Aug 24, 2022 |
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Living with Addiction
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome
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Aug 10, 2022 |
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Synthetic cannabis
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Aug 03, 2022 |
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Cannabis withdrawal management
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Jul 27, 2022 |
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Cannabis use disorder
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Jul 20, 2022 |
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Cannabidiol (CBD)
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Jul 13, 2022 |
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THC
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Jul 06, 2022 |
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The Endocannabinoid system
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Jun 29, 2022 |
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Chasing the scream
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Jun 22, 2022 |
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The Evidence for vaping
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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How to vape to aid smoking cessation
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Jun 08, 2022 |
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The Benefits and Myths of Vaping
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Jun 01, 2022 |
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Tobacco use in special populations
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May 25, 2022 |
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Smoking cessation interventions
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May 19, 2022 |
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Tobacco use disorder
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May 12, 2022 |
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Opioid Use Disorder summary points
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May 04, 2022 |
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Social comorbidity in substance use disorder
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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Physical comorbidity in substance use disorder
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Apr 20, 2022 |
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Psychiatric comorbidity in substance use disorder
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Apr 13, 2022 |
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Special circumstances in OST Part 2
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Apr 06, 2022 |
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Special circumstances in OST Part 1
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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Naloxone
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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Harm Reduction
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Mar 16, 2022 |
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Suboxone Part 2
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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Suboxone Part 1
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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LAIB - Top Tips
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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LAIB The Patient Arc
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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LAIB - Sublocade
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Feb 09, 2022 |
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LAIB - Buvidal
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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LAIB Special Circumstances
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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LAIB first dose considerations
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Jan 20, 2022 |
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Long Acting Injectable Buprenorphine (LAIB) - Introduction
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Jan 12, 2022 |
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Methadone pharmacokinetics and interactions
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Dec 22, 2021 |
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Methadone pharmacology and induction
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Dec 15, 2021 |
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Opioid use disorder Post Partum
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Dec 09, 2021 |
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Opioid use disorder and pregnancy
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Dec 01, 2021 |
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Drugs of Concern
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Nov 24, 2021 |
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How to take an accurate substance use history
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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Methadone and it’s social benefits
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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Methadone in Opioid Agonist Therapy
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Nov 03, 2021 |
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Opioid Replacement Therapy Part 1
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Dependence, Addiction and Opioid Use Disorder
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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OPQRST
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Oct 13, 2021 |
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An Introduction to Opioids
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Oct 06, 2021 |
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Alcohol Use Disorder Summary Points
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Sep 29, 2021 |
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Alcoholics Anonymous and SMART Recovery
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Sep 22, 2021 |
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Alcohol Anti-Craving Medications
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Sep 15, 2021 |
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Residential alcohol withdrawal management
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Sep 08, 2021 |
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Home Based Residential Withdrawal
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Sep 01, 2021 |
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The physiology of alcohol withdrawal
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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Alcohol Consumption Pt2
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Aug 18, 2021 |
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Alcohol Consumption Pt1
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Aug 11, 2021 |
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Cracking Addiction - An Introduction
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Aug 04, 2021 |