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The Importance of the Amino Acids in Substance Abuse Recovery
from: and Relapse PreventionI've been in active recovery from alcohol dependency for many
years. I have watched thousands and thousands of people come
into recovery, and just as quickly, they disappear, only to come
back again and again, claiming a desire to get better. What
causes them to go through that revolving door for so long, and
why are they in so much emotional pain?
I have studied alternative medicine for 15 years or more, and
have learned about the importance of diet and nutrition in the
treatment and prevention of many "dis-eases". I have personally
corrected many chronic ailments within my own body, from Lupus
to arthritis, to Fibromyalgia. I fully believe that if we give
our bodies what they need, they will heal themselves. This
belief is based in my own personal experience.
But what about addictions to harmful substances? There are
addictions to marijuana, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and a myriad
of other "recreational" drugs. But equally as devastating to
ones health and well-being are addictions to other, legal
substances, such as alcohol, prescription drugs
(anti-depressants and pain-killers), tobacco, caffeine, sugar,
chocolate and refined, fatty foods. What is causing us to need
or crave these substances? Well, our brains. Not our thinking,
but our brain chemistry itself. Our brains consist of tiny
chemicals called neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitters
include epinephrine and nor-epinephrine, GABA
(Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid), serotonin and dopamine. They are
closely tied to addictive behavior and addictions to many of the
above mentioned substances. When in ample supply, these chemical
neurotransmitters cause us to feel good...that wonderful feeling
of well-being we all desire and strive to maintain. But when our
neurotransmitters are depleted and/or are being re-absorbed by
our brain's receptor sites too quickly, we reach automatically
for something that will make us feel better by increasing these
chemicals. This can be achieved through many substances, and is
especially true alcohol, which is why alcoholism is so rampant
in our society. It is a legal "fix" to our continuing feelings
of restlessness, irritability and discontentment. But it is like
putting a band-aid on an infected wound. Whether we get our
temporary fix through alcohol or prescription anti-depressants
or that giant Hershey's chocolate bar, the cause of the problem
remains unaddressed.
So, what causes our brains to loose the ability to naturally
take care of ourselves via neurotransmission? Deficiency, plain
and simple. A deficiency in possibly many nutrients, trace
elements and essential fatty acids, but primarily in this case,
amino acids. What are amino acids? The organic molecules that
are the building blocks of proteins in our body. There are 20
different kinds of amino acids in living things. Proteins are
composed of different combinations of amino acids assembled in
chain-like molecules. Amino acids are primarily composed of
carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen. Each protein consists of
a different sequence of amino acids linked together according to
the genetic information encoded in DNA. Many are manufactured by
the body, but there are also many "essential" amino acids that
are not manufactured by the body and must come from our diet. An
example is L-Tyrosine. This essential amino acid restores the
brain chemicals norepinephrine and dopamine. Deficiencies of
this amino acid can cause cravings for caffeine, speed, cocaine,
marijuana, aspartame (artificial sweetener), chocolate, alcohol,
tobacco, sugars and starches, which also increase
nor-epinephrine and dopamine, temporarily. Symptoms of
deficiency of L-Tyrosine are depression, low energy, lack of
focus and concentration and ADD/ADHD (attention deficit disorder
and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder). So of course
we are going to reach for substances that will allow us to feel
better, if only for a short time. And many of us end up on
"anti-depressants", which does nothing more than slow down the
re-absorption of certain neurotransmitters, also causing us to
feel better, but it never takes care of the underlying problem,
and can be harmful to our physical health if taken for long
periods of time.
So, the solution is to receive adequate amounts of amino acids
into our bodies. This can be achieved through eating a healthy
diet and supplementing our diets with high quality amino acids
each day. Proper dosing is very important as there are certain
contraindications associated with amino acids. One example of a
contraindication (reasons one should not take them) is that
certain amino acids adversely affect people who are on MAO
inhibitors. There are others that can cause herpes outbreaks and
can adversely affect those with schizophrenia. So, although
amino acids are essential to one's overall health and
well-being, they should be respected, just as everything we put
into our bodies should. Although amino acid supplements can be
purchased at your local health food store, it is important to
consult with your health care provider before beginning any new
health regimen.
Bottom line: we must give our bodies what they need to function
properly. The use of addictive chemicals and pharmaceuticals are
temporary solutions to a potentially devastating underlying
problem, which can only be resolved through a healthy diet and
nutritional supplementation. Addictions and addictive behaviors
are not a symptom of a weak moral character, but a matter of
delicate chemistry that takes place in our brains. It is the
continued use of addictive substances that may cause us to
become weakened characters, but that is just a side-effect of
our attempting to simply feel better.
For more information, please visit their website at
http://www.essencerecoverycenter.com or call (828) 658-8198.
About the author:
About the Author: Peggy Huff is the owner and executive director
of Essence Recovery Centers, Inc. in Asheville, North Carolina,
a holistically based treatment center for all forms of
addictions and afflictions. The core of the Essence program is
based in correcting these specific deficiencies so those who
choose to can lead a healthy and addiction-free life. For more
information, please visit their website at
http://www.essencerecover
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