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What nutrients does the body need the most when bouncing back from opiate addiction?

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Dr. Mark Newman answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Opiates: I am not aware of particular nutrient deficits caused by opioid addiction other than often patients with addiction to drugs/alcohol have a poor nutritional state primarily due to poor diet and self care. Cessation of chronic addiction behavior and resumption of a healthy diet and lifestyle will have the desired effect of improving overall health and mental well-being.

Answered 3/21/2014

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