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Nutrition is the science of diet and health, and having good nutritional habits is important for everyone. Unfortunately, substance abuse and poor nutrition often go hand-in-hand, with one exacerbating the other. The subsequent dietary imbalances, in particular those related to vitamins, healthy fats, good carbs and proteins, wreak havoc on the general health of an addict. He is at risk of developing a wide variety of medical problems such as heart disease or diabetes. These are often accompanied by a host of psychological and behavioral issues.
Addiction recovery is devoted to restoring the body and mind to a pre-addiction state of good health. Thus, learning and applying aspects of good nutrition become critical in an addict's recovery process and is often instrumental in improving his chances for success.
MyAddiction.com does not make treatment recommendations nor dispense medical advice; only a licensed physician or nutritionist is qualified to determine the proper treatment for any patient. We present the following basic nutritional guidelines for general education purposes only.
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