Lesson 3: Addiction And Physical Health - Slide  22

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The Addiction Lifestyle Results In Poor Diet

  • Addiction lifestyle results in:
  • Irregular meals
  • Long periods of fasting
  • Meals with overall poor nutrition content
  • Excessive eating of junk food and fast food
  • Rarely or never eating fresh fruits and vegetables
  • Absorption and metabolism of nutrients are impaired by drug and alcohol damage to the digestive system
  • Alcohol and drug use results in inadequate intake of vitamins and minerals to maintain body functions
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