Microbiome and substances of abuse

Fruit Smoothies and Opioid Treatment Individuals with substance dependence often follow poor diets and lack nutritional awareness, leading to significant deficiencies in both micro- and macronutrients, which negatively affect their health. A potential way to improve their nutrition is by increasing the intake of fruits and vegetables, which are known to reduce the risk of […]

When people are compelled to consume very appetizing food for enjoyment rather than to meet a caloric demand, this is known as hedonic hunger (HH). HH is not currently recognized as a disorder by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Earlier studies have found correlations in physiology, neurobiology, and therapy […]