The Importance of Nutrition for Recovery from Addiction
How important is nutrition for recovery from Substance Use Disorders (SUDs)?
According to new research published in the academic journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence the answer is: very.
The paper, which looked at the relationship between SUDs and diet, found that malnutrition is high among those suffering from such conditions. Furthermore, when it comes to advice for recovering individuals, nutritional information is scant. Significantly, the authors suggest that malnutrition may promote drug-seeking behaviours and impede recovery. For treatments to be effective, therefore, nutritional assessment and therapies should be incorporated.
This investigation, in turn, supplements our understanding of the ways to best support those suffering from drug and/or alcohol addiction.
