Alcohol and other Addictions

Herbs:  Milk Thistle

Foods:

Vitamins and Supplements:  Chromium (500 mcg x2 daily), Magnesium (250 to 1000 mg daily.  Start with a low dose and ramp up slowly.  Magnesium can have a strong effect on the digestive system), Niacin (B3) (100 mg x2 daily), Vitamin E (400 IU daily), Vitamin B Complex (High Potency), Vitamin C with bioflavenoids (2000-3000 mg a day.  Start at 500-100 and ramp up slowly.  Too much vitamin C all at once can have a strong laxative effect.)

Vitamins and Supplements specifically to reduce craving:  L-Glutamine (500-1000 mg 2-3x a day for 2-3 months), Buffered Vitamin C (1000 mg 2-3 times a day, same warning as above.), SaMe (200 mg daily)

Actions:  1/2 tsp baking soda in water between meals, x2 daily

Aromatherapy:

Folk Remedies:

Things to Avoid:

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