Diet & Nutrition During Recovery from Drug/Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol and drug abuse /addiction can result in numerous and gross nutritional deficiencies that hamper the physical and mental health of the individual. A healthy diet plays a major role in sustaining and improving the quality of life in recovery.

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Alcohol and drug use can affect nutrition in the following ways

1. Not eating- drinking and using drugs causes a drop in appetite and at times they forget to eat.
2. Eating insufficient– Drinking /using drugs is given a priority over eating .
3. Overeating- at times there can be an increased appetite due to drug and alcohol use and the person eats unconsciously without an idea of satiety.
4. Damage to organs- Alcohol and drug abuse can result in damage to the liver, pancreas, stomach, intestinal linings which are all involved in the digestion, absorption and retention of nutrients in the body.
5. Drop in Immunity- The depletion of nutrients causes a fall in immunity making the person prone to various ailments
6. Gastrointestinal disorders
7. Drop in glucose levels resulting in mental and physical imbalances.

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