Treat 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.