How Nutritional Supplements Support Addiction Recovery

Substance abuse can cause severe nutritional deficiencies due to malnutrition, digestive issues, and substances making it harder to absorb nutrients. Addicts may go days without eating or may not make the best nutritional choices. Substance abuse can also wreak havoc on the digestive system reducing the body’s ability to absorb nutrients or causing more malnutrition from frequent bouts of diarrhea or vomiting. Nutritional deficiencies can lead to several health issues which can hinder your recovery, including causing feelings of depression, anxiety, and fatigue, which makes finding supplements for alcohol and drug addiction essential.

While good nutrition is essential during recovery, it may not be enough to correct severe nutritional imbalances caused by addiction, but good quality supplements can. Incorporating dietary supplements into your recovery plan can help reduce withdrawal symptoms, improve mental health symptoms, and reduce drug and alcohol cravings. While mental health disorders such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and ADHD need professional treatment through psychotherapy and sometimes medications, the brain cannot begin to heal without the proper nutrients required to produce neurotransmitters.

For more information on how our addiction treatment programs can help heal drug or alcohol dependence, please give The River Source a call at 866-294-9331.

5 Supplements That Support Addiction Recovery

Supplements for alcohol and drug addiction include, but are not limited to:

Amino Acids: help to rebuild the body and reduce stress and anxiety, which are common issues during recovery, by helping to rebuild neurotransmitters responsible for balanced mental health.

Magnesium: plays a role in over 300 enzyme reactions and an essential role in neurological health. It can decrease stress, anxiety, depression, and brain fog while boosting overall mood.

Citicoline: can stimulate the production of acetylcholine and dopamine in the brain, which are two neurotransmitters essential for brain function and mental health.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: help to improve mood, sleep, and memory and protect brain health. Studies have found that omega-3 fatty acids reduce anxiety and reduce anxiety symptoms.

Vitamin D: believed to be connected to the brain’s reward system, vitamin D is especially beneficial in curbing opioid cravings.

Specific Conditions Helped by Nutritional Supplements

The River Source in Arizona incorporates oral and IV therapy to enhance nutritional support and help patients heal specific co-occurring disorders associated with their addiction. We have created specific nutritional supplement packages to aid in the dual diagnosis treatment and help improve the following conditions:

Depression

Four supplements work together to aid in increasing and balancing the production of neurotransmitters that reduce symptoms of depression. These supplements also help in neurotransmitter reuptake inhibition, a common action of pharmaceutical antidepressants but without side effects.

Insomnia

Individuals in recovery often struggle with sleep disorders, including insomnia. Our insomnia package includes four supplements to help patients fall asleep faster and stay asleep without needing pharmaceuticals.

Anxiety

Our anxiety package comprises five supplements, including two herbal extracts known for their calming capabilities. Nutritional components of the package will increase vitamin coenzymes that promote neurotransmitter balance and reduce norepinephrine, which is mainly responsible for feelings of panic and anxiety.

ADHD

Symptoms of ADHD, including distractedness and impulsiveness, can be reduced with our ADHD supplement package, which includes four supplements that harmonize neurotransmitters associated with the disorder.

Naturopathic Addiction Treatment at The River Source

The River Source’s integrative treatment programs incorporate naturopathic treatments into conventional addiction treatment. Using holistic treatment methods, including vitamin and enzyme supplements, we can help heal the body, mind, and spirit affected by substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Patients have found tremendous success in their recovery due to our naturopathic treatments and the ability to help their bodies self-heal.

Please call us at 866-294-9331 today if you are interested in learning more about holistic and naturopathic approaches to substance abuse and mental health disorders.