Internet addiction has surpassed drug use as a top concern for parents of teens, according to an eye-opening study published in JAMA Network Open.1 In a survey of 1,005 parents, twice as many cited concerns about internet addiction compared to substance addiction among their 9- to 15-year-old children. With excessive internet use linked to a… Read More: Parents Are Growing More Concerned About This Type of Addiction »
Vitamin D deficiency strongly exaggerates the craving for and effects of opioids, potentially increasing the risk for dependence and addiction, according to a new study led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). These findings, published in Science Advances, suggest that addressing the common problem of vitamin D deficiency with inexpensive supplements could play a… Read More: Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk for addiction to opioids… »
Sugar is known by 52 different names. Even some breads, Deli Meats and sauces contain sugar. Eat some of this and you are guaranteed an insulin spike within minutes. Insulin will trigger the body to store spare glucose as fat. It is also responsible for allowing cells to absorb and store the glucose. This is… Read More: Keto diet breaking sugar addiction »
Get Started Today with Vertava Health. In the face of a disease like addiction, maintaining healthy eating habits may seem insignificant. However, lack of nutrients combined with drug or alcohol can put a significant amount of stress on the body. This combination often creates disruptions to the body’s ability to function that can lead to… Read More: Is diet important with addiction treatment »