Addictions

How to Help Your Patients Overcome Habits That Harm Their Brains

Short- and long-term substance abuse* affects blood flow and metabolism, negatively affecting central nervous system function. We have found this to be especially true in the frontal lobes of the brain, which control executive functioning, and in the temporal lobes, which are involved in memory, mood, and understanding speech. Fortunately, some researchers report that the damage associated with chronic use of alcohol, nicotine, inhalants, and solvents is at least partially reversible with addiction treatment. Our experience and Dr. Amen’s years of scientific research have taught us that addiction can damage cognitive function, affecting many aspects of your patients’ lives. An effective diagnosis and corresponding treatment program can not only help patients recover from addiction, but also repair the damage it has caused.

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HOW YOUR REFERRAL CAN HELP YOUR PATIENTS: SPECT Imaging

SPECT can specifically help people with addictions by:

• Identifying toxic exposure
• Reducing denial
• Helping determine treatment efficacy
• Helping identify comorbidities that may warrant treatment
• Increasing treatment and recovery program compliance by showing pictures of results
• Helping patients gain a better understanding of their brain through visuals

About SPECT Imaging

Learn more about this powerful diagnostic tool.

Nutritional Support

Compulsive

Goal of nutritional support: To support healthy mood and serotonin levels

Learn More about: The Amen Solution Serotonin Mood Support

Impulsive

Goal of nutritional support: To optimize and support both focus and healthy energy levels

Learn More about: The Amen Solution Focus and Energy Optimizer

Impulsive-Compulsive

Goal of nutritional support: To optimize and support focus energy, serotonin levels, and healthy mood.

Learn More about: The Amen Solution Focus and Energy Optimizer and The Amen Solution Serotonin Mood Support

Temporal Lobe

Goal of nutritional support: To quiet an overactive mind

Learn More about: The Amen Solution GABA Calming Support

All Types of Addictions

Goal of nutritional support: To support healthy blood sugar and insulin levels while providing antioxidants and nutrients to the body.

Learn More about: The Amen Solution Craving Control

Help your patients learn more.

Read more about addictions in Dr. Amen’s book, Unchain Your Brain and the program Unchain Your Brain