How Science has Clarified Addiction and Improved Recovery Strategies The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that at least 23.9 million Americans have tried drugs, and a large number of them developed an addiction to them. The staggering figures of addiction have encouraged researchers to conduct clinical studies and look for…

Four Major Roles Nutrition Plays in Recovery Substance misuse often overrides the body’s signals that it needs healthful foods, and people with chemical dependencies often skip eating, or eat foods without real nutritional value. Poor nutrition can leave bodies weakened and immune systems impaired. Recognizing this, many of today’s addiction recovery and…