If you spend all your time worrying about dying, living isn’t going to be much fun. ~From the television show Roseanne
Nutrition is the science of diet and health. It is important for everyone. Unfortunately, substance abuse and poor nutrition often go together, with one exacerbating the other. The resultant dietary imbalances, particularly those related to vitamins, healthy fats, good carbs and proteins, wreak havoc on the general health of an addict. Poor nutritional health increases the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, among other medical problems. This is often accompanied by psychological and behavioral issues.
Addiction recovery is devoted to restoring the body and mind to a pre-addiction state of good health. Learning and applying aspects of good nutrition become critical in the recovery process and is key to improving the chances for success.