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Alcohol addiction is basically a sugar addiction. Hypoglycemia ( low blood sugar) is a factor for about 95 percent of alcoholics, and it may well be a major cause of alcoholism.

Alcohol is the ultimate refined carbohydrate, capable of elevating blood sugar levels even faster than white sugar. Consuming alcohol gives a temporary rise in blood sugar so the drinker feels relaxed and energized. When blood sugar drops, the person wants more. It is highly recommended that you take a lab test for hypoglycemia to help analyze your condition.

Brigitte Mars, author of Addiction-Free Naturally, states that when you quit drinking, it’s essential that you feed your body a cleansing, healthy diet that supplies the nutrients it needs to recover from alcohol abuse. It is important to keep the body’s blood sugar level stable by eating small, frequent meals. Avoid sugar, sweets, sweetened fruit juices, caffeine, and refined carbohydrates such as breads and pasta. Eat plenty of vegetables and whole grains and drink plenty of water.

When you have a craving for alcohol, try any of the following foods:

Kathleen DesMaisons, Ph.D., author of The Sugar Addict's Total Recovery Program, has a 7 Step plan as an addiction treatment solution. The main focus is on eating "slow" carbs that contain whole grains and a lot of fiber along with protein in 3 regular meals a day.

Toxic substances such as prescription drugs, street drugs and recreational drugs causes our body to become acidic and out of balance which can lead to disease.

To help your body return to a more ideal state, increase your intake of alkaline-forming foods and reduce the intake of acid-forming foods.

Acid-forming foods (examples):

• Sugar (soft drinks)
• Meat (beef, chicken, fish)
• Dairy products (milk, cheese, ice cream)
• Most grains (wheat, oats, corn, rice and their flours)
• Coffee
• Alcohol
• Peanuts
• Chocolate 
• Corn Oil

Alkaline-forming foods (examples):

Sugar addiction also seems to be a common problem with drug and alcohol addicts.