Does Alcohol Use Disorder Have Different Underlying Causes and Expression?
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Thus, I want to pay tribute to one of my mentors, Joan Mathews Larson, PhD, who wrote the seminal book, Seven Weeks to Sobriety, which I require as a text for my Level 1 Training. If you haven’t yet read it, I highly encourage you to do so. Many of […]
What Fish Is in Your Omega-3 Supplement and Why It Matters
Omega-3 supplements are widely used, but many people do not realize that not all Omega-3 products are the same.
Gut Health Testing Backed by Science
Learn how a new gut health test goes beyond stool analysis to reveal how gut bacteria influence metabolism, mood, and whole-body health.
Amino Acids for Addiction Recovery: How to Rebuild Brain Chemistry and Reduce Cravings
Amino acids can help repair brain chemistry in recovery, reducing cravings, stabilizing mood, and supporting lasting sobriety.
L-Tyrosine for Energy, Focus, and Craving Support in Recovery
L-Tyrosine is an amino acid involved in the production of dopamine and norepinephrine, neurotransmitters that play a role in energy, motivation, focus, and mood regulation.
Opioid Detox Success Story
The brother of a student recently decided to withdraw from daily use of kratom and the powerful kratom extract, 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). For those of you who don’t know, 7-OH, available in gas stations across the country, is 10-50x stronger than morphine and extremely addictive. Likewise, the detox process is horrific. I shall call the brother […]
The Omega 6 to 3 Ratio and Why Testing Matters
Modern diets have changed dramatically. Ultra processed foods are convenient, affordable, and everywhere. While this makes life easier, it also means many people consume far more Omega 6 fats than Omega 3. Both Omega 3 and Omega 6 are essential fatty acids. Your body cannot produce them on its own, so they must come from […]
Amino Acids for Sobriety and Emotional Well-being
What Are Amino Acids? Amino acids are natural compounds found in food and in the human body that serve as the building blocks of protein. Every cell, muscle, and tissue in the body depends on amino acids to grow, repair, and function properly. Beyond physical health, certain amino acids also play a critical role in […]
Why Every Recovery Professional Needs EAT! in Their Practice Library
Why Every Recovery Professional Needs EAT! in Their Practice Library If you work in addiction recovery, you’ve seen this scenario play out: A client who’s doing everything right. Showing up to sessions. Engaging in treatment. Using their tools. Fully committed to their recovery. But they’re struggling. Intense cravings that seem to come out of nowhere. […]
We’re in New York Weekly! Celebrating 10 Years of Nutritional Recovery
The Academy for Addiction & Mental Health Nutrition celebrates 10 years of advancing nutritional recovery solutions with feature in NY Weekly. Learn how nutrition supports addiction recovery and mental health treatment.