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PATHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
A state of periodic or chronic intoxication detrimental to the
individual and to society, characterized by the repetitive use of a drug or
drugs due to a strong emotional or mental need to avoid discomfort and obtain
pleasure. The pathology involved is contingent upon the particular drug
involved. However, in all cases of drug abuse there are degenerative changes in
the central nervous system and the liver and kidneys primarily. Further, the
bone marrow cells and the spleen may be so depressed that hemopoiesis may be
affected and phagocytosis depressed. The adrenals eventually become exhausted,
the respiratory center in the brain is depressed and death may occur from
respiratory failure and cardiac arrest.
PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Drug dependence results from many causes. Nutritional deficiencies and
malnutrition over a long period of time contribute to the establishment of
dependence on drugs, no matter what the immediate triggering factor may be.
Stress, anxiety and worry can also lead to nutritional and chemical
deficiencies. Food addiction such as sugar, caffeine and other stimulants can
be detrimental as well.
SUPPORT
Drugs deprive the body of its nutrients, often without a visible side
effect until great damage has been done. The cumulative action of addictive
drugs produces an increasing toxic condition which, in its final stages,
completely overwhelms the ability of the liver to neutralize these poisons and
dispose of them. Because so little is known about the effects of drugs on
vitamins, minerals, enzymes, hormones, and other body compounds, it becomes of
paramount importance to see that nutrition is improved to the utmost through
adequate natural food intake and judicious use of natural, concentrated food
supplements. Quite obviously, there must be a psychological approach to the
treatment of addiction, but even with proper attention to emotional and
psychotic involvement, no treatment will be entirely successful without intense
Nutritional Therapy.
Addictions can be related to chemical deficiencies in the body which can
be replaced by amino acid therapies. The minimum effective starting dosage is
500 mg. per day, and can be increased gradually to 3,000 mg. per day (except
for 5HTP which ranges in dosage from 50 to 300 mg. per day) until the desired
benefits are observed. Most people should respond to daily dosages of 500 mg.
to 1,500 mg. in divided dosages 2 to 3 times per day. Amino acids are most
effective taken on an empty stomach with water. The Active form of
B-complex will enhance the function of amino acids.
Glycoplex is a fully active B complex
that helps by increasing energy, balancing blood sugar and prevents cravings. B
vitamins are considered to be the most important nutrients in the body. A
successful program will also include detoxifying and rebuilding the
Liver. If assistance is needed, please email
info@healingedge.net
Addictive Substance
Abuse
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Restored Brain
Chemical |
Expected Behavioral
Changes |
Amino Acid Deficiency
Symptoms |
Supplement Balance |
Heroin Alcohol Marijuana Sweets Starches
Chocolate Tobacco
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Enkephalins Endorphins |
Reward Stimulation Anti-craving, Mild
improved energy and focus. D-Phenylalanine promotes pain relief, Increases
pleasure.
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Most RDS conditions Sensitive to physical
or emotional pain. Crave comfort and pleasure, Desire certain foods or
drugs.
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D-Phenylalanine |
Caffeine Speed Cocaine Marijuana Aspartame
Chocolate Alcohol Tobacco Sweets Starches
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Norepinephrine Dopamine |
Reward stimulation, Anti-craving,
Anti-depression, Increased energy, Improved mental focus.
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Most RDS conditions, Depression, low
energy. Lack of focus and concentration, Attention-deficit disorder. |
L-Phenylalanine,
L-Tyrosine or
Neuro-Balance |
Sweets Alcohol Starch Ecstasy Marijuana
Chocolate Tobacco
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Serotonin |
Anti-craving, Anti-depression,
Anti-insomnia, Improved appetite control, Improvement in all mood and other
serotonin deficiency symptoms. Increased energy, Improved mental
focus.
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Low self-esteem, Obsessive compulsive
behaviors, irritability or Rage, Sleep problems, Afternoon or evening cravings,
Negativity, Heat intolerance, Fibromyalgia, SAD (winter blues)
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5
Hydroxy L-Tryptophan or
Trypto-Plus |
Valium Alcohol Marijuana Tobacco Sweets
Starches
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GABA |
Promotes calmness and relaxation |
Feeling of being stress-out, Nervous, tense
muscles, Trouble relaxing |
GABA
(Gamma-amino butyric acid) |
Alcohol Sweets Starches
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GABA (mild enhancement) Fuel source for the
entire brain. |
Anti-craving, Anti-stress, Levels blood
sugar and mood, GABA (mild enhancement) Fuel source for entire brain
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Stress, Mood swings, Hypoglycemia
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L-Glutamine |
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