Most people see different types of addiction in the same light that many people view the apparent duality of mind and body. For example, most people think drugs are either psychologically addictive, like amphetamines, or physically addictive (as well as
What is an Addiction Intervention Specialist?
Addiction is an unfortunate reality that many of us have to deal with. It might not be us ourselves who face the addiction, but somewhere down the line – through our family, our friends, our employees – most of us
Can Nutrition Help Repair Damage Done by Drugs?
It’s no secret that drug addiction can be very destructive to the body and mind. Long-term use of many drugs can lead to long-term damage, and this can affect the quality of someone’s life. The old medical understanding of damage
Using Nutrition to Prevent Damage from Drug Use
You already know that nutrition is the backbone of a healthy person; we’ve been told to eat good food since we were children. Vegetables, whole grains, fruits, these things are all good for us, right? That’s where the knowledge about
What is Reward Deficiency Syndrome?
The brain is a complex system of circuits that relies on messengers known as neurotransmitters to communicate. There are all sorts of different neurotransmitters in the brain – serotonin, GABA, acetylcholine, and dopamine, just to name a few. Each of
Nutrition and its Role in Addiction Recovery
Most of us know that it’s important to have a good diet for the maintenance of your physical and mental health. Most people know that good nutrition can also help to repair damage done by aging, drug abuse, or physical
Overview of Nutrition and Substance Abuse
If you’ve battled substance abuse problems – to drugs, alcohol, or even food – you have undoubtedly experienced some less-than-ideal physical situations (temporary or otherwise) as a result of your substance abuse. Excessive intake of any substance can be damaging