The Vitamin Cure for Alcoholism: Orthomolecular Treatment of Addictions

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Basic Health Publications, Inc., 2009 - 146 pages
Alcoholics suffer from a nutrient deficiency, especially vitamin B3. This work outlines the nutritional factors proven successful in treating alcoholism. It can help those who suffer from alcohol addiction, their friends and loved-ones, and those in the relevant helping professions.
 

Contents

Nutritional Factors for Alcoholism
1
What Causes Addictions?
13
Niacin for Alcoholism How It All began
21
Conquering Alcoholism Nutritionally
29
Results of Vitamin Treatment
51
The Controversy Over Psychedelic Therapy
73
Stopping Tobacco Smoking and Caffeine Use
77
Orthomolecular Support During Withdrawal and Drug Overdose
85
The Way Out
91
Finding Reliable Information on Orthomolecular Medicine
95
Recommended Reading and Bibliography
113
References
119
Index
129
About the Authors
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Andrew W. Saul, M.S., Ph.D., is editor-in-chief of the Orthomolecular Medicine NewsService and is on the editorial board of the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine. Has published more than 180 peer-reviewed articles and has written or coauthored 12 books.

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