by admin | Nov 26, 2019 | AA, Addiction Freedom, Addictions, Blogroll, Brain, Cravings for a Drink, Eating for Recovery, Moderation Management, Neurotransmitters, Recovery, Sobriety
Do you drink to relax? You might be low in GABA. Do you drink to have fun? You might be low in serotonin. Do you drink to connect and engage with others? You might be low in dopamine. Take a look at this short video to find out how this nutritionist wellness expert...
by admin | Jul 17, 2007 | AA, Cravings for a Drink, Detox, Medications, Moderation, Neurotransmitters, Nutrition Issues, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
From The Edge Effect-Eric R. Braverman, MD ¨The classic example of a biochemically based addiction is alcoholism. Faced with an excess or deficiency of dopamine, some people will begin to self-medicate, using alcohol to quiet their brain. Alcoholics usually attribute...
by admin | Jul 10, 2007 | AA, Cravings for a Drink, Detox, Medications, Moderation, Neurotransmitters, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
Since some of the latest research shows that “there is a common biological basis for the addiction to both alcohol and tobacco,” a new medication, varenicline (brand name Chantix), which has been used as a non-smoking aid for almost a year, is also showing...
by admin | Jun 1, 2007 | AA, Cravings for a Drink, Detox, Eating for Recovery, Neurotransmitters, Nutrition Issues, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
Thanks for the suggestions and, of course, the “standard AA stuff” is great to be reminded of. The “eat a sweet” suggestion is a very temporary fix for those whose alcohol biotype is related to blood sugar issues, but the underlying unstable...
by admin | Apr 16, 2007 | AA, Detox, Eating for Recovery, Journal to Recovery, Neurotransmitters, Nutrition Issues, Recovery, Recovery Centers, Uncategorized
Sept. 3, 2006 As I mentioned I was very disappointed with my choice of a place to detox. Since then, I have searched on the internet to figure out where I would go if I ever needed more treatment. It certainly will be a place that provides, and even specializes in,...
