Nutrition and Substance Use
During substance use it is common to see this change in a person’s appetite.
What is decrease in appetite?
Increased intake of this ingredient can increase cravings for substances.
What is Sugar
The typical diet of an individual in substance use recovery is high in this nutrient.
What are Carbohydrates?
This vitamin is found in citrus fruits (oranges, lemons) and speeds detox by looking for toxins in the body to get rid of.
What is Vitamin C?
When managing appetite in recovery, we should aim for being, "Never hungry, never____"
What is full?
The typical diet during substance use and/or recovery can consist of one or more of these elements…
What is no breakfast, high in refined sugar, more processed foods, low in protein, low in fresh produce, & increased milk consumption.
Unstable blood sugar can cause these two things to occur.
What are mood swings and increased cravings
Alcohol provides little nutrition but is dense in __________.
Calories
Low levels of iron, folate, or B vitamins can cause symptoms that look like one of these three disorders
What are depression, fatigue, or sleep problems?
Stopping smoking and low intake of this stimulant in foods and beverages can improve long term sobriety.
Caffeine
A person may crave junk food when using this substance
What is marijuana
Products like sugar, sodas, white flour breads do not provide these
What are nutrients (vitamins and minerals)
This nutrient helps repair and build muscle and bones.
What is protein.
Alcohol use typical prevents this vitamin from being absorbed by the body.
What is B1 (Thiamine)
These two things can decrease depression and risk of relapse.
Balanced diet and Regular exercise
When a person has substance use disorder, it is hard for them to separate this from these cues from drug effect
What are hunger cues
It is often difficult to distinguish sugar or substance cravings from ______________.
Hunger
Avocado, butter, olive oil and fish are examples of sources of this nutrient that can lower inflammation.
What is fat?
Low levels of these 2 minerals contribute to irritability, and increased pain during recovery.
What are calcium and Magnesium?
Adequate intake of this fluid reduces stress on the kidneys and makes medications more effective.
What is water
A person using cocaine, meth, or other stimulants may suffer from this
What is malnutrition
Because sugar does not provide nutrients, the body will try to pull nutrients from this part of the body
What are bones?
Foods like meat, chicken, fish, and beans are good sources of this nutrient
What is protein?
This mineral is needed to breakdown alcohol in the body
What is zinc?
What is one of the the five goals of nutrition interventions during recovery.
What are heal and nourish, stabilize mood, decrease cravings, address medical concerns, and encourage lifestyle changes.