Balancing The Scales For Good Health: Providing The Best Nutrition For Chemical Dependency Or Drug Addiction

Chemical dependency is a problem related to, but different from, chemical substance abuse. A person can abuse chemicals or drugs and not be dependent upon them. When one is chemically dependent, the human body develops a tolerance for the drug or chemical. And, when the substance is not available, the body suffers the effects of withdrawal from the chemical. This withdrawal can cause many problems related to health and well-being. With so many problems being faced by the chemically dependent patient, one important area that is sometimes overlooked is nutrition.…