Alternative Drug Abuse Recovery Program For Overcoming Drug Addictions

Dr. Elson M. Haas, author of The New Detox Diet, lists some of his top steps for alcohol detox as follows:

• If you consume more than 6 to 8 drinks daily, seriously consider inpatient help or a residential detox program.

• A juice cleanse, often accompanied with light protein and amino acids, can be useful in the transition and detox process. Post-detox, whole foods with complex carbohydrates and adequate proteins can be nourishing.

• Follow basic [tag]hypoglycemic[/tag] guidelines – avoid sugars and sweetened foods, have some nourishment regularly (every 2 to 3 hours), and maintain adequate protein intake.

• Drink 6 to 8 glasses or more of water daily to help clear the liver and cleanse the body of toxins.

• Include sufficient fiber to support proper bowel elimination.

• Use nutritional supplements to support your body during [tag]detoxification[/tag] from alcohol. Medically supervised intravenous (IV) nutrition of vitamins B and C along with minerals may also be useful.

• Be sure to include antioxidant nutrients to help with detox – namely, vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, zinc, and selenium.

• Use specific herbs to cleanse and heal the liver and facilitate detoxification – these include milk thistle (silymarin), dandelion root, and others.

• Consider acupuncture to treat physical cravings and [tag]withdrawal[/tag] symptoms.

In addition to [tag]detox[/tag] from [tag]alcohol addiction[/tag], additional information is also available in his book about detoxing for sugar, nicotine, caffeine and drugs.