Addiction - Drugs
Excessive use of psychoactive drugs such as pain medications or illegal drugs. It can lead to physical, social, or emotional harm.
FOODS TO EAT MORE OF
FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE
ESSENTIAL OILS
HERBAL
NATURAL
YOGA / MEDITATION THERAPY
SUPPLEMENTS
MIND-BODY CONNECTION
FOOD MEDICINE
Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.
FOODS TO EAT MORE OF
- Fruits: Apples, bananas, cantaloupe, clementines, grapefruit, lemons, limes, oranges, pineapple, tangerines
- Vegetables: arugula, beets, broccoli, cabbage, celery, carrots, cucumber, collard greens, kale, romaine lettuce, spinach, watercress
- Garlic, ginger, oats, tofu
FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE
- Processed foods, white starches and sugars
ESSENTIAL OILS
- In General: lavender, marjoram, nutmeg, orange, Roman chamomile, sandalwood, wintergreen (bottom of feet)
- For Withdrawals: Basil, bergamot, birch, dill, eucalyptus, fennel, grapefruit, lavender, marjoram, nutmeg, orange, Roman chamomile, sandalwood (on temples or diffuse)
- Applying dill to the wrists can help reduce the sweating that can accompany withdrawals
HERBAL
- Basil, chamomile, chasteberry, Dandelion, eucalyptus, fennel, grapefruit, Kudzu vine (sometimes called "nature's Antabuse"), lavender, marjoram, milk thistle, nutmeg, orange, St. John's Wort, wood betony
- Mint tea
- Skullcap: Add a leaf and/or flower to smoothies (or 1 teaspoon of the crushed powder), or drink the tea.
- Passionflower and/or chamomile can help with withdrawal symptoms. Can crush into a fine powder and add 1/4 teaspoon to smoothies/drinks or drink the tea.
- For Cravings: chasteberry
- Opioid Withdrawals Specifically: Cannabis, Chasteberry, Kava Kava, Kudzu, Passionflower, St. John's Wort
NATURAL
- Acupuncture, massage
- For anxiety/restlessness: Massage feet with a mixture of equal parts almond oil and garlic juice.
YOGA / MEDITATION THERAPY
- Anti-Addiction Yoga Routine (20 minutes, Marina Grubic)
- Yoga for Addictions (18 minutes, Chaz Rough)
- Meditation and affirmations for addiction (9 minutes, underworldclassroom)
- Addiction Guided Meditation (30 minutes, Jason Stephenson)
- Beneficial Individual Poses:
- Seated Side Bend
- Cat/Cow
- Downward Facing Dog
- Ragdoll
- Savasana (5 Min - Yoga Flow with Leah)
SUPPLEMENTS
- Coenzyme Q10: 100-300 mg daily
- Ginseng: 75-150 mg panax ginseng and 150-300 mg Siberian ginseng daily
- Kava kava for symptoms: 250 mg 3 times daily (should contain at least 30% kavalactones)
- Milk Thistle: 320 mg daily (in between meals)
- St. John's wort: 300 mg 3 times daily (for stress/depression)
- Vitamin C for free radical healing and to ease cravings/symptoms: 2,000-3,000 mg 3 times daily (will likely loosen stools at this dosage - use buffered powder form for reduced stomach irritation)
MIND-BODY CONNECTION
- Can represent avoidance of yourself or your feelings, not facing fears and/or not knowing how to love yourself.
FOOD MEDICINE
Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.
Abbreviation Definitions:
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian
BEVERAGES
Apple-Orange Smoothie (GF VG VT)
Basic Fruit Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)
Green Smoothie (LC GF VT)
Mega-Greens Smoothie (GF VT)
Pineapple Kale Smoothie (GF VG VT)
Strawberry Banana Smoothie (GF VT)
Yogi Tea (LC GF VG VT)
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Banana-Blueberry Smoothie (GF VT)
Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie (GF VT)
Kiwi-Pineapple Smoothie (GF VT)
Orange Smoothie (GF VT)
Pineapple Mint Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)
Super Skin Smoothie (GF VT)
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BananaSauce Smoothie (GF VG VT)
Detox Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)
Mango Pineapple Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)
PB & Jelly Sandwich Smoothie (GF VG VT)
Soothing Elixir (LC GF VG VT)
Tropical Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)
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MAINS
Adult Ramen (LC GF VG VT)
Balsamic Glazed Chicken (LC GF KT)
Black Bean Soup (LC GF VG VT)
Chicken Dumpling Soup (LC)
Cilantro Lime Shrimp (LC GF KT)
Garlic Soup (LC GF VG VT)
MahiMahi with Cucumber-Dill Sauce (LC GF)
Quinoa Oatmeal (LC GF VG VT)
Spinach & Bean Pasta (LC VG VT)
White Bean & Spinach Soup (LC GF)
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Asian Broccoli & Rice Bowl (LC GF VG VT)
Beef Bone Broth (LC GF)
Buddha Bowl (GF VG VT)
Chickpea Salad Sandwich (GF VG VT)
Edamame Rice Bowl (LC GF VG VT)
Ham & Collards Soup (LC GF)
Miso Soup (LC GF VG VT)
Shells with Healthy Sauce (LC)
Tilapia with Balsamic Brown Butter (LC KT)
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Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce (LC GF KT)
Black Bean Bowl (LC GF)
Chicken Bone Broth (LC GF)
Chickpea Spinach Soup (LC GF VT)
Garlic Chicken (LC KT)
Lima Bean Soup (LC GF)
Pasta Fagioli (LC VG VT)
Shrimp Penne
Vegetable Broth (LC GF VG VT)
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SIDES
Asian Cabbage Salad (LC GF VG VT)
Brussels Sprouts with Cashew Sauce (GF)
Collard Greens (LC GF)
Fried Cabbage (LC GF VG VT KT)
Kale Salad with Sesame Dressing (LC GF VG VT)
Nutty Brussel Sprouts (GF KT)
Quinoa Salad (LC GF VG VT)
Roasted Brussels Sprouts (LC GF VG VT)
Sauteed Spinach (LC GF KT VG VT)
Warm Red Cabbage Salad (LC GF VG VT)
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Beans & Greens Salad (LC GF VG VT)
Caraway Brussels Sprouts (LC GF VG VT KT)
Creamy Kale (LC GF KT VG VT)
Glazed Carrots (LC GF VG VT)
Mexican Chopped Salad (LC GF VG VT)
Pesto Vegetables (LC GF VG VT KT)
Red Beans & Rice (LC GF VG VT)
Roasted Carrots (LC GF VG VT)
Steamed Edamame (LC GF VG VT)
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Broccoli Slaw (LC GF KT)
Chinese Peanut Salad (LC GF VG VT)
Dill Vinaigrette Greens (LC GF VG VT KT)
Irish Potatoes (Colcannon) (LC GF VT)
Miso Slaw (LC GF VG VT)
Pilau Rice (LC GF VG VT)
Roasted Broccoli (LC GF VG VT)
Sauteed Kale (GF KT)
​Three Bean Salad (LC GF VG VT)
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