Treat Addiction

In this episode we talk about what happens in anorexia nervosa and how there's help for it.

This episode describes addiction to and treatment of some lesser known addictive substances. Gabapentin, kratom and xylazine can wreak havoc in people's lives. Awareness of the dangers in substance use is key.

Learn the dangers of smoking and vaping, how to quit and the benefits of quitting.

This episode explains what constitutes porn addiction, how common it is, and the options for treatment. **Sensitive Matters are Discussed**

Addiction to sex can be a real thing. And there are simple criteria that can help you figure out if you or a family member might be addicted. First comes recognition, and after that many options for treatment are available. **This episode references Sex and Sexual Activity. Please use discretion.**

You probably don't realize how much sugar you are ingesting. Did you know that there are 10 teaspoons of sugar in a can of Coke! Learn about the danger of sugar and non-nutritive sweeteners, like Splenda and Equal, and especially high fructose corn-syrup. And what you can do if you are addicted to sweet stuff.

Does your phone own you? Are your children losing the ability to have a conversation, but can text at supersonic speed? Listen in. It's never too late to regain control of your life, cut that leash and live again. Naturally.

Could you have a gambling problem? This episode helps separate gambling from a gambling disorder. You'll be surprised to know who it is so common in. And effective strategies to deal with it when it crosses over to being a problem.

Lifestyle and behavioral changes are discussed. A simple approach to the low carb diet and some medication options are reviewed. Most importantly the very valuable 8 Laws of Health are explained.

The dopamine surge created by highly processed foods, as well as the spike in blood sugar that they create are discussed. We explain the glycemic index of foods and the cycle of craving that the released insulin creates. There is a resemblance of food addiction to drug addiction.

The use and abuse of the Benzos group of meds are discussed. Very effective for anxiety and also frequently abused. And like alcohol withdrawal, with benzos, the risks of sudden stoppage are seizure and death.

A large number of people use marijuana. And sadly this madness for marijuana, can create psychosis in young people.

This episode discusses what marijuana is and what it causes. The misconception about marijuana's safety because it is natural and legalized is worth listening to.

Ketamine and esketamine are used in treatment resistant depression. We describe the two chemicals and explain their use in depression.

This episode describes the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry from ketamine intoxication. The rise in the abuse of ketamine and the problems associated with it are explained.

We describe the growing trend of microdosing with magic mushrooms, starting with what magic mushrooms are and their effects on the mind and body. We discuss the lack of research on this phenomenon and the inadvisability of using magic mushrooms.

In this episode intoxication and withdrawal from stimulants such as cocaine, amphetamines, bath salts and Ecstasy are discussed. We don't have a specific medication for the treatment of stimulant addiction but we talk about some medications that might work.

This episode talks about the treatment options for alcohol use disorder. Oral naltrexone and injectable Vivitrol are discussed at length as well as the philosophy, strengths and weaknesses of the Alcoholics Anonymous program. And the importance of a sponsor and social support. These measures are quite the black-eye to the red-eye monster!

In this episode, we discuss risky alcohol use, binge drinking and alcohol use disorder. The number affected by it and also what alcohol use disorder does to the body and mind. It provides a segue to the next episode that focuses on treatment.

This episode talks about Vivitrol, Sublocade and Brixadi injections for the treatment of opioid addiction. And the lifesaver Narcan for opioid overdose.

One of our most important episodes that explains the oral treatment of opioid addiction with suboxone or zubsolv and naltrexone. The phases of treatment-induction, stabilization, maintenance and weaning are explained and what a person can expect of the treatment process if they choose sobriety.

Different types of opioids are described, and mild, moderate and severe opioid addiction are explained. How treatment methods are developed is also reviewed.

We discuss the question of why addiction develops in some people and not in others. And also the number of people suffering the various addictions, with illustrative cases.

Our first episode introduces Dr. Mahjabeen Islam and Dr. Kettlie Daniels and also addresses what the podcast is all about.