Any form of addiction is always
associated with a series of complex neurosirkuit in the brain that
failed to produce a chemical known as dopamine. Dopamine is
responsible for feelings of pleasure and reduce negative
feelings.
If it is not enough dopamine, a person may require a substance or an activity that can reduce their negative feelings.
If it is not enough dopamine, a person may require a substance or an activity that can reduce their negative feelings.
For some people, this leads to compulsive behavior, addiction to tobacco, sexual activity, dependence on alcohol and drugs.
How do I stop it? Consider the description quoted from The Canadian, Thursday (03/29/2012) the following:
Step 1: Get Relief
The first step in the classical period of recovery is to admit a problem and needed help.
If the desire for change already exists, many organizations may be contacted for help.
Step 2: Rehabilitation
Successful recovery usually involves some kind of program to overcome addiction, be it with a rehabilitation facility or outpatient program, done in the short and long term.
But the result is the same, although addicts who undergo long-term treatment less frequently relapse.
Step 3: Support fellow soldier
Involvement in groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is important.
Interacting with people who have a life of addiction and the same problem, people who are in the recovery became more reflective, open and more willing to reduce consumption of alcohol or cigarettes.
Step 4: Alternative Medicine
Yoga:
Yoga involves a number of postures that integrate body and mind. Based on the study (2011), the practice of yoga improves muscle strength and flexibility, enhance and improve heart function and breathing, decrease stress, anxiety and depression, and improve sleep patterns.
Awareness training:
Awareness training is a form of meditation that focused breathing and body sensations.
Addicts tend not to focus and often reflect on the negative things that drive the increasing number of compulsive behaviors.
This exercise helps people to focus their attention and encourage a positive attitude toward that experience.
Sports:
Recent research states sports have a tremendous impact on addiction. Exercise facilitates recovery of the body by increasing blood flow to the brain, stimulates expenditure of chemicals in the brain responsible for feelings of pleasure such as endorphins, dopamine and serotonin.
Step 5: Diet
People with addictions are generally malnourished and eating lots of sugar, junk food, fast food, caffeine and excessive saturated fat.
It is recommended to run the program a diet high in protein and fat by eating foods such as chicken, lamb, organic meats and butter.
Diet consisting of 40 percent carbohydrates, 30 percent protein and 30 percent fat, including nutrient-dense fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and legumes. It would be better to consult a nutritionist who can help plan your diet as needed.
Step 6: Supplements
Due to the lack of intake, those who are in a period of recovery can take a special supplement to offset the body's need for nutrients.
A. Multivitamin, multivitamin once a day can be considered quite good. But for men, it's better not to consume supplements containing iron unless you are iron deficient.
2. Omega-3 essential fatty acids Omega-3 helps stabilize mood, improve communication and to support growth and development of neuronal brain cells. Daily dose of essential fatty acids Omega-3 which should be provided at least 1000 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid 300-750 mg.
3. Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin B boost mood, reduce anxiety and increase energy. Because people in recovery is usually stress, they need the intake of vitamin B is large enough. Vitamin B complex supplement was included 50-100 mg vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5 and B6; 200-500 mg of vitamin B12; and 200-1000 mcg of folic acid. Effective dose is 1-3 pills a day after meals.
4. Vitamin C, helps maintain body balance. Many types of addiction that requires a lot of vitamin C to vitamin C metabolism becomes important antioxidant ingredients to protect against stress and tissue damage.
Normal doses can be tolerated, and effective is 1000 mg three times a day while eating, but for some people in the recovery period may have to take the number over.
5. N-acetylcysteine, an amino acid N-acetylcysteine (NAC) has emerged as one of the most important supplement to support the recovery of the body. A leading theory about the behavior of compulsive states NAC regulate glutamatergic system in the brain so as to reduce addiction and compulsive behavior.
Effective dose of 2000-2400 mg once daily 30-45 minutes before breakfast. This should be taken without food or other amino acids of the protein that would interfere with the effectiveness of NAC. Normally there are no side effects with NAC, but some patients complained of a disturbance in the stomach.
6. Rhodiola, Rhodiola herbal medicines are very effective for relieving depression, anxiety and fatigue. Rhodiola works by boosting chemicals such as serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine.
It also softens the stress by making the body (and mind) are more resistant to the physiological effects of harmful stress such as increased levels of cortisol.
Therapeutic doses ranged from 500-650 mg of standardized extract containing 3 percent and 1 percent salidroside rosavin.
Although many people recommend Rhodiola taken on an empty stomach, but sometimes it can cause nausea and vomiting. To prevent side effects, Rhodiola drink at breakfast.