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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Guest Blogger Alex Kerwin on: Alcohol and Drug Addiction- Nutrition






Alex Kerwin works closely with Treatment Centers to help raise awareness of the dangers of addiction. He has helped many Americans battle addiction and strives to provide treatment options for those in need.






Alcohol and Drug Addiction – Nutrition

Recovering alcoholics encounter different challenges as they pursue a new path of sobriety. Some alcoholics have a tendency to engage in other types of destructive, compulsive behavior when substance abuse problems are dropped. Some substitute behavior like eating for alcohol and drug addiction. Here are some nutritional guidelines that are conducive to a healthy recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

Every alcoholic has to manage their recovery process on a daily basis. One important aspect of the healing process is stress management. Certain stressful events can trigger relapse or binge episodes in eating. This is why some experts speak of the importance of improved coping skills and stress management techniques. The proper stress management techniques make it easier for the person to properly manage
nutrition.

In alcohol and drug addiction, learning the basics of meal planning is essential. When people begin the recovery process, having complete control over the diet may mean a lot of responsibility for some who have trouble controlling certain urges. Some foods behave differently in the body. The wrong combinations of foods can trigger the reward centers of the brain in the same manner that alcohol or drugs once did. This could put the recovering addict in danger of developing an addiction to food. Mastering the meal planning basics at the earlier stages makes it easier for the person to maintain a healthy diet when eating.

Junk food and other processed foods should be eliminated from the diet altogether. Part of the healing process requires creating a healthy mental environment for the person to fully engage in the recovery process. To many, this may mean eliminating junk food and certain foods that may create mood imbalances within the person. These foods can trigger additional food craving in some people and can ultimately impede a person on the way to making a full recovery.

Individuals should incorporate the proper balance of foods to maintain a nutritional diet. Some patients may be good candidates for supplements. In addition to supplements, nutritious foods high in protein and healthy carbohydrates all help manage cravings in
recovering alcoholics. Mood swings are better managed with the right combinations of food.

Stress management and meal planning basics are critical to the healing process for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts. Eliminating certain foods and improving the quality of diet promotes emotional well-being. Nutrition plays a significant role in recovery for drug addicts and alcoholics.

2 comments:

  1. Healthy mental environment is essential for addiction recovery treatment. Good mental health helps to think and act in ways that enhance one’s ability to enjoy life. Most of the drug addicted person suffers from mental disorder like depression or anxiety. Therefore it is essential to have good mental health for successful recovery from addiction. You have nicely pointed out a few things which will guide drug addicted people for their addiction recovery treatment. Thanks for the post.

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  2. Undergoing an alcohol intervention is a very tough fight for an alcohol addict. The addicted person should be willing enough to suffer throughout the process of alcohol detoxification.

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