摘要 |
<p>Compositions and methods for reducing the craving for alcohol or stimulants are provided which comprises administering to the patient specific combinations of amino acids, vitamins and minerals. A composition for reducing the craving for alcohol is provided which comprises DL-phenylalanine, cysteine, L-glutamine, L-tyrosine, choline along with minerals and vitamins, and a pharmaceutical composition for reducing the craving for stimulants is provided which comprises DL-phenylalanine, L-tyrosine, taurine, and L-glutamine in effective amounts. The compositions are administered to the addicted patients in the form of easy-to-swallow capsules, and the present invention provides a safe, effective and inexpensive way of supplementing treatment centers and counseling programs which are used to promote the recovery of alcoholics and drug addicts. The present system has been successful in increasing the proportion of individuals that will stay in the recovery program, and at the same time provides nutritional benefits to increase the overall health of the patient.</p> |