Nutrition and Sleep During Rehabilitation

Drug abuse can cause a large number of consequences at the social, legal, financial, physical and mental levels. Their severity is determined by the degree, type and duration of addiction. Hence, it is very important to take an honest look at the behaviors, life experiences, and the consequences posed in order to start a rehabilitation program.

Insomnia and poor nutrition are among the consequences of addiction, hence, focusing on these two during the recovery phase is crucial for optimum results.

In fact, self-care and maintaining a healthy diet are the least concerns of people suffering from addiction, hence the immense health ramifications they can hold.

Here are the key points to why nutrition is viewed as top priority during this time:

• Drugs cause dietary and immune system deficiencies
• Manage the side effects that can arise from addiction, including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases…
• The large impact it has on mood, sobriety and brain health

In addition to food, getting plenty of sleep is mandatory for recovery, given its numerous benefits:

• Improves memory and brain function
• Increases life span
• Fights inflammation, cleanses the body and strengthens the immune system
• Increases creativity and athleticism
• Maintains a healthy weight
• Lowers stress, anxiety and depression

Finally, it is worth mentioning that health comes first. No matter how badly it was affected, there is always a way towards recovery, which should be accompanied by good health and enough sleep.

Act today for yourself or any loved one who is affected by addiction. You can be the change!