This Treat Addiction podcast is about the various addictions that have invaded our lives; sugar addiction, internet addiction and the various drugs and alcohol addiction. It will explain how addiction is a chronic disease, like diabetes and high blood pressure, and how it is so very treatable. It will also have some life skills thrown in, for attitude and behavioral mechanisms play a big part in achieving sobriety. Have Questions? Email Us with any questions you may have. We're here to help!
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This Treat Addiction podcast is about the various addictions that have invaded our lives; sugar addiction, internet addiction and the various drugs and alcohol addiction. It will explain how addiction is a chronic disease, like diabetes and high blood pressure, and how it is so very treatable. It will also have some life skills thrown in, for attitude and behavioral mechanisms play a big part in achieving sobriety. Have Questions? Email Us with any questions you may have. We're here to help!
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.
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.
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.
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.
This Treat Addiction podcast is about the various addictions that have invaded our lives; sugar addiction, internet addiction and the various drugs and alcohol addiction. It will explain how addiction is a chronic disease, like diabetes and high blood pressure, and how it is so very treatable. It will also have some life skills thrown in, for attitude and behavioral mechanisms play a big part in achieving sobriety. Have Questions? Email Us with any questions you may have. We're here to help!
