In our work at the farm with individuals who have a history of drug addiction, we noticed how closely such addiction correlates with poor diet – specifically high intake of sugar, processed foods, and legal drugs and stimulants.
Interested in investigating this connection more closely, we commissioned researcher Rebecca Place Miller to search for published studies and reports on the nutrition/addiction connection. She found a wealth of information that we have published in a 50-page report.
Hypoglycemia and adrenal exhaustion are pandemic in our junk food culture. They also trigger addictive cravings in susceptible individuals. Given the high costs of addiction for individuals and our society, we wonder if fresh, nutritious and chemical-free food is not a cost-effective component of comprehensive addiction therapy.
We hope this report will be useful to individuals struggling with addiction and to organizations that work with addicted persons.
Julie Rawson and Jack Kittredge
Many Hands Sustainability Center
Author(s): Rebecca Place Miller
Year: 2010
Language: English
Commentary: PDF source: http://mhof.net/articles/nutrition-addiction-recovery.html
Pages: 50
City: Barre, Massachusetts
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I. Introduction
II. What is Addiction?
III. Addiction in the Brain
Neurotransmitters: Chemical Messengers
An Imbalanced Brain
Recovery Foods for Neurotransmitters
Summary of Abused Substances and Health Problems
IV. Addiction in the Body
Hypoglycemia
Adrenal Fatigue
Allergies/Sensitivities
Leaky Gut
Yeast/Candida Problems
V. Common Nutritional Deficiencies
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fats
Vitamins and Minerals
Nutritional Supplements
VI. Eating in Recovery
What to Eat
What Not to Eat
When to Eat
Can Food Work in Recovery?
VII. List of Resources
VIII. References
