Drug and alcohol-related deaths have tripled in the last three decades, while substance misuse in the workplace remains a significant cause of accidents, lowered productivity and absenteeism. Addiction treatment centres in the UK combine medication, counselling and behaviour modification to tackle cravings and aid recovery. Relapse rates, however, remain alarmingly high. Many addiction centres lack a nutritional component in their treatment approaches. This conference examines the importance of nutrition in prevention, and the potential underlying nutritional and biochemical factors involved in addictive behaviour. Nutritional and lifestyle interventions, in combination with counselling and other support programmes, offer positive additional approaches for successful, cost effective treatment and sustainable recovery.
Aims of the conference
- Explore ways of introducing nutritional approaches to treatment programmes
- Restore nutritional and biochemical imbalances affecting neurotransmitters and reward pathways in the brain
- Support liver detoxification and repair digestive function
- Improve blood sugar regulation and reduce excessive cravings
- Encourage discussion between participants and presenters and develop networking opportunities
Aims of the conference
- Explore ways of introducing nutritional approaches to treatment programmes
- Restore nutritional and biochemical imbalances affecting neurotransmitters and reward pathways in the brain
- Support liver detoxification and repair digestive function
- Improve blood sugar regulation and reduce excessive cravings
- Encourage discussion between participants and presenters and develop networking opportunities
