Can Alcoholism be Treated With Dietary Supplements

Alcoholism treatment: Can dietary supplements help?
Q
I recently read a book that advocates a nutrition-based approach using supplements to treat alcoholism. The theory is that alcoholism is mainly a physiological problem and not a mental health problem. What is your opinion of this type of alcoholism treatment approach? - No name / No state given
Mayo Clinic psychiatrist Daniel Hall-Flavin, M.D., and colleagues answer select questions from readers.
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Because people with alcoholism tend to eat poorly, a common-sense approach to good nutrition is an important part of alcoholism treatment. But there's no credible scientific evidence that any specific nutritional approach is a cure for alcoholism or even a critical part of the recovery process.

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