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
A balance of these two types of fatty acids improves hormone balance and decreases depression during recovery.
Omega 3 and Omega 6
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
Digestive problems such as yeast overgrowth, malabsorption and this gut syndrome are common as a result of substance use.
What is Leaky Gut Syndrome
By eating these two nutrients with carbohydrates, you can have a lower blood sugar response.
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
This type of malnutrition is what occurs when metabolism and utilization of nutrients is impaired.
What is Secondary malnutrition
Reactive hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) occurs when a person regularly eats this type of food and beverage.
Refined/concentrated sugars and alcohol
This the body’s main energy source and aids in producing serotonin which regulates mood, sleep, emotion, and appetite.
What are carbohydrates
Individuals who had this surgery are at increased risk of vitamin and mineral deficiency during substance use and recovery
What is gastric bypass (or gastric sleeve).
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.