"When I entered Samaritan Daytop Village 's 43rd Street Veterans Program, I expected therapy, group sessions, and support for my sobriety. What I didn't expect was to learn how deeply what we eat affects how we feel-and how much it matters in building a healthier life. Samaritan has long believed in treating the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. Today, they are leading the charge in weaving nutrition education into recovery programs."
"Individuals experiencing substance use disorder are more likely to struggle with chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and liver disease. Many of us also face nutritional deficiencies. Studies show up to 85 percent of people in recovery have inadequate diets, and that adding omega-3s, vitamins, and minerals can improve mood, memory, and focus while reducing relapse risk. I know this from lived experience."
"Sixteen months ago, I woke up in a hospital bed at Albany Medical Center connected to tubes, with my mother standing over me. Someone I owed money to had run me over with his car. That was a turning point. I realized I had to turn my life around. But I didn't realize then how much of a role nutrition would play in my recovery from substance use disorder."
Sixteen months ago I woke in a hospital bed after being run over, a turning point that led me to enter Samaritan Daytop Village's 43rd Street Veterans Program. The program combines therapy and peer support with nutrition education, emphasizing whole-person care: mind, body, and spirit. Recovery includes sleep, exercise, relationships, and healthy eating. Individuals with substance use disorder often face chronic conditions and nutritional deficiencies. Studies report up to 85 percent of people in recovery have inadequate diets, and adding omega-3s, vitamins, and minerals can improve mood, memory, and focus while lowering relapse risk. I replaced reliance on sugary fried pastries with healthier choices.
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