Diet, Nutrition, and Substance Use Disorder

Authors

Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, Utah State UniversityFollow
Ashley Yaugher, Utah State UniversityFollow
Alise Williams Condie, Utah State UniversityFollow
Gabriela Murza, Utah State University
Maren Wright Voss, Utah State UniversityFollow
Kandice Atisme, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

7-31-2020

First Page

1

Last Page

6

Abstract

Consuming a healthy diet can benefit everyone—especially individuals with substance use disorder (SUD), a disorder that occurs when frequent use of drugs or alcohol causes impairment, health issues, and difficulties with managing daily responsibilities (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA], 2020). Although often overlooked, nutrition can play a key role in the treatment and recovery process for individuals with SUD, and should be included as part of a holistic approach toward recovery. In this fact sheet we will review how diet and nutrition are impacted during an active addiction, and the influence nutrition can have on treatment and recovery. This fact sheet also includes tips to use when advocating for integrating nutrition interventions into SUD treatment and recovery.

Recommended Citation

Savoie-Roskos, Mateja R.; Yaugher, Ashley; Condie, Alise Williams; Murza, Gabriela; Voss, Maren Wright; and Atisme, Kandice, "Diet, Nutrition, and Substance Use Disorder" (2020). All Current Publications. Paper 2121.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2121