Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition

Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition Learn how amino acids, diet, and critical nutritional co-factors play key roles in reducing depression, anxiety, violence, insomnia, cravings and relapse.

Our Mission is to teach clinicians and treatment providers how to reduce relapse and improve the quality of recovery by using nutrient therapy and diet to effectively address the biochemical aspects of addiction and mood/behavioral disorders. WE HAVE ONLINE CLASSES. What Makes Us So Unique? Many psychotherapists, psychiatrists and addiction counselors are aware of the vital role biochemical and nutrient imbalances play in the etiology and maintenance of substance use and mental health disorders. However, we often don’t have the skills or confidence to effectively approach these issues with our clients, without resorting to medication. Very often clients leave treatment on more medication than when they started. To meet this need, The Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition was created. We believe that many of these issues can be effectively addressed without the use of medication, simply by accurately feeding the starving brain, and identifying and actually treating the other underlying biochemical drivers of these disorders. The Academy is currently offering two online programs for the public. The purpose of these programs are to thoroughly train mental health and addiction counselors in these skills. Graduates will be able to identify which client symptoms are due to biochemical imbalances, and to either empower their clients with the tools necessary to effectively address their own imbalances using diet changes and over-the counter supplements; or make the appropriate referral. Learn more at https://www.addictionnutritionacademy.com/services.html.

🚨 FINAL CALL 🚨Recovery Reset Crash CourseTomorrow | 6 PM Eastern | Only $29You are getting $3,700–$4,000+ worth of train...
01/13/2026

🚨 FINAL CALL 🚨
Recovery Reset Crash Course
Tomorrow | 6 PM Eastern | Only $29

You are getting $3,700–$4,000+ worth of training, tools, and opportunities for just $29.
This is your last chance to join before doors close.

🎁 What You Get:

• Live 2.5-Hour Recovery Reset Crash Course
• Certificate of Attendance
• Exclusive Amino Acid Therapy Digital Chart
• Chance to Win:
– 1 Full Level 1 Core Amino Acid Therapy Certification Scholarship ($2,997+)
– 5 Amino Acid Trial Packs ($375–$750 total value)

🌟 Plus, all attendees will receive access to the Level 1 Core Amino Acid Therapy Training at a never-before-offered, webinar-only deep discount. This is an opportunity we may never offer again.

In this crash course, you’ll learn:
• Why recovery is so hard at the brain chemistry level
• How amino acids impact mood, cravings, sleep, and focus
• The same foundational framework taught in our Level 1 Certification
• How to reset the brain and nervous system for true healing

⏳ Registration is closing and seats are limited.

Do not miss this opportunity.

👉 Register now and secure your seat before doors close, Link in comments.

01/12/2026

📢 Schedule Update

For this month, our regular Consultation Group will be replaced with a special opportunity to attend the webinar with Dr. William Walsh: Recent Advances in Bipolar Disorder

Designed for families, patients, and caregivers, this session will cover current insights and approaches in bipolar disorder care.

🔗 Learn more, link in the comments.

We’re excited to learn together from Dr. Walsh’s expertise and bring these insights back to the group.

Consultation Group will resume next month as scheduled. 🙌

Still dealing with cravings, mood swings, or clients who feel stuck despite doing “everything right”?This live, interact...
01/11/2026

Still dealing with cravings, mood swings, or clients who feel stuck despite doing “everything right”?
This live, interactive Amino Acid Therapy Crash Course explores the biochemical and nutritional factors that can quietly interfere with recovery and emotional stability. You will learn practical tools you can apply immediately, whether for yourself, your clients, or your community.
Amino Acid Therapy Crash Course: Recovery Reset
Wednesday, January 14
6:00 to 8:30 PM Eastern
Live online via Zoom

Register here:

Learn practical amino acid, nutrition, and lifestyle protocols to stabilize your brain and emotions

The Missing Link in Addiction Recovery: Brain Chemistry and NutritionIn this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition...
01/10/2026

The Missing Link in Addiction Recovery: Brain Chemistry and Nutrition

In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, Christina Veselak sits down with Dr. Arwen Podesta, a New Orleans–based psychiatrist board-certified in adult psychiatry, addiction medicine, forensic psychiatry, and integrative medicine.

Dr. Podesta brings decades of clinical experience in addiction and mental health and shares why recovery cannot succeed without addressing brain chemistry, nutrient depletion, and metabolic health. In this powerful conversation, she explains why addiction is driven by biological vulnerability and stress—not moral failure—and why removing substances alone is never enough for lasting recovery.

Together, they explore the role of nutrition, amino acid depletion, blood sugar instability, genetic factors like MTHFR, and neurotransmitter imbalance in cravings, relapse, and healing. Dr. Podesta also discusses how feeding the brain with real food and targeted nutrients builds resilience, reduces relapse risk, and supports sustainable mental health recovery.

This episode is a must-listen for clinicians, individuals in recovery, families, and anyone seeking compassionate, science-based, nutrition-informed approaches to addiction and mental health healing.

Sobriety is not the finish line.Mental wellness is the journey.This month in our Academy Community Forum, we are talking...
01/10/2026

Sobriety is not the finish line.
Mental wellness is the journey.

This month in our Academy Community Forum, we are talking about what really happens after the substance is gone, when the brain is still healing, emotions are still raw, and the nervous system is learning how to feel safe again.

Mental Wellness in Recovery
Nourishing the Brain Beyond Sobriety

Because recovery is not just about willpower.
It is about brain chemistry.
It is about nourishment.
It is about learning how to feel whole again.

Join the Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition for a conversation that honors the unseen work of healing.

Register Now, Link in comments.

Sugar is 8X more addictive than cocaine… and it’s in nearly everything we eat. 🍬I’ll be speaking at the 13th Annual Quit...
01/09/2026

Sugar is 8X more addictive than cocaine… and it’s in nearly everything we eat. 🍬

I’ll be speaking at the 13th Annual Quit Sugar Summit (Jan 12–18, 2026) to help you break free, without deprivation or obsession. 40+ expert speakers. 100% free online.

Grab your spot; link in the comments.

Feeding Recovery Webinar – Free Event!Date: Today, Jan 9, 2026Time: 1:30 PM ESTJoin us today for a free webinar focused ...
01/09/2026

Feeding Recovery Webinar – Free Event!

Date: Today, Jan 9, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM EST

Join us today for a free webinar focused on the critical role of nutrition in recovery. Discover how feeding the recovering brain with protein throughout the day can reduce cravings, prevent relapse, and decrease overdose risk. This session is packed with practical, science-backed strategies that you can start implementing immediately.

This webinar is open to everyone—whether you’re in recovery yourself or a treatment provider seeking effective, evidence-based tools to support clients.

Link to Register in Comment Section

Feeling stuck in recovery, struggling with cravings, or noticing mood swings that do not seem to resolve 💡There may be b...
01/05/2026

Feeling stuck in recovery, struggling with cravings, or noticing mood swings that do not seem to resolve 💡

There may be biochemical factors quietly working against your progress.
Join us for the Amino Acid Therapy Crash Course Recovery Reset The Silent Saboteurs of Recovery, a 2.5 hour live interactive online training designed to help you understand the nutritional and biochemical side of recovery.

🗓 Wednesday January 14
⏰ 6:00 to 8:30 PM Eastern
📍 Live online via Zoom
💲 Just $29

This highly practical training is ideal for individuals in recovery, family members supporting a loved one, and professionals working with clients.

During this live session you will
• Learn hands on amino acid therapy, nutrition, and lifestyle education
• Complete an interactive self assessment
• Hear real success stories from practitioners and families
• Work directly with the Exclusive Amino Acid Therapy Digital Chart

Special bonuses included
✨ Certificate of Attendance for all participants
✨ One winner receives a full Level 1 Core Amino Acid Therapy Certification Scholarship
✨ Five winners receive Amino Acid Trialing Packs
✨ All attendees receive the Exclusive Amino Acid Therapy Digital Chart
✨ Exclusive opportunity to access the Level 1 Core Amino Acid Therapy Training at a huge never-before-offered discounted price an opportunity that may never be offered again

All of this for just $29.

👉 Register here: https://aminoacidtherapy.com/crash-course-recovery-reset/

Education can change how recovery feels from the inside out 🤍

Learn practical amino acid, nutrition, and lifestyle protocols to stabilize your brain and emotions

Modern Psychiatry and Addiction Recovery: Feeding the Brain with Umar Latif, MDIn this episode of Power Up Recovery with...
01/02/2026

Modern Psychiatry and Addiction Recovery: Feeding the Brain with Umar Latif, MD

In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, Christina Veselak sits down with Umar Latif, MD, a triple board-certified psychiatrist in general psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and addiction medicine, and Chief Medical Officer at Enterhealth.

Dr. Latif brings decades of clinical experience working with addiction, dual diagnosis, veterans, and first responders, and shares how modern psychiatry is evolving beyond symptom management toward a root-cause, whole-person approach. In this powerful conversation, he explains why addiction is a brain-based condition, not a moral failure, and why feeding the brain with proper nutrition is essential for recovery.

Together, they explore the role of blood sugar instability, amino acid depletion, micronutrient imbalances, trauma, and neurobiology in cravings, relapse, and healing. Dr. Latif also discusses how integrating nutrition, neuroscience, psychotherapy, and personalized care can restore hope, agency, and lasting recovery.

This episode is a must-listen for clinicians, individuals in recovery, families, and anyone interested in modern, nutrition-informed approaches to mental health and addiction recovery.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/5VaO8feyksg

Listen Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/modern-psychiatry-and-addiction-recovery-feeding/id1789005495?i=1000742922656

Full show notes: http://podcast.aminoacidtherapy.com/modern-psychiatry-and-addiction-recovery-feeding-the-brain-with-umar-latif-md-s02e22

🎄 Happy Holidays from all of us at the Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition! 🎁This season, we celebrate the...
12/25/2025

🎄 Happy Holidays from all of us at the Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition! 🎁

This season, we celebrate the joy of connection, the gift of growth, and the small moments that bring happiness and meaning. May your holidays be filled with warmth, love, and hope, and may the New Year bring health, happiness, and bright possibilities. ✨💛

With heartfelt wishes,
Christina Veselak and The Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition Team

The Root Causes of Bipolar Disorder and Nutrient Based Strategies to Reduce RiskIn this episode of Power Up Recovery wit...
12/18/2025

The Root Causes of Bipolar Disorder and Nutrient Based Strategies to Reduce Risk

In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, Christina Veselak sits down with Dr. William J. Walsh of the Walsh Research Institute.

Dr. Walsh is a pioneer in nutrient based psychiatry and the author of The Essence of Bipolar Disorder: Based on Progress in Neuroscience and Genetics. In this powerful conversation, he shares decades of research explaining bipolar disorder through the lens of genetics, oxidative stress, and brain chemistry.

Together, they explore why bipolar disorder often runs in families, why symptoms can worsen with age, and how early intervention, nutrition, and targeted antioxidant strategies may help reduce risk, especially for individuals with a family history of bipolar disorder.

This episode is a must listen for families, caregivers, clinicians, and anyone interested in preventive, brain based approaches to mental health and recovery.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/aWdh8-y3IXU

Listen Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/bipolar-disorder-explained-genetics-oxidative-stress/id1789005495?i=1000741753903

Full show notes: http://podcast.aminoacidtherapy.com/bipolar-disorder-explained-genetics-oxidative-stress-and-nutrition-with-dr-william-j-walsh-s02e21

Can nutrition actually change the brain during alcohol recovery?In this powerful conversation, Christina Veselak sits do...
12/10/2025

Can nutrition actually change the brain during alcohol recovery?
In this powerful conversation, Christina Veselak sits down with Dr. John C. Umhau to explore the neuroscience behind omega-3s, DHA, cravings, and emotional stability. You’ll learn how modern diets disrupt brain chemistry, why high-dose fish oil can support healing, and how targeted nutritional strategies can transform recovery outcomes.

If you’re curious about the biology of addiction—or want science-backed tools to support recovery—this episode is a must-listen.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/u8MMYR7VTCA

Listen Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/can-omega-3s-help-you-recover-the-neuroscience-of/id1789005495?i=1000740655218

Full show notes: http://podcast.aminoacidtherapy.com/can-omega-3s-help-you-recover-the-neuroscience-of-dha-and-sobriety-with-dr-john-c-umhau-s02e20

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Our Mission is to teach clinicians and treatment providers how to reduce relapse and improve the quality of recovery by using nutrient therapy and diet to effectively address the biochemical aspects of addiction and mood/behavioral disorders. WE HAVE ONLINE CLASSES. What Makes Us So Unique? Many psychotherapists, psychiatrists, and addiction counselors are aware of the vital role of biochemical and nutrient imbalances play in the etiology and maintenance of substance use and mental health disorders. However, we often don’t have the skills or confidence to effectively approach these issues with our clients, without resorting to medication. Very often clients leave treatment on more medication than when they started. To meet this need, The Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition was created. We believe that many of these issues can be effectively addressed without the use of medication, simply by accurately feeding the starving brain, and identifying and actually treating the other underlying biochemical drivers of these disorders. The Academy is currently offering two online programs for the public. The purpose of these programs is to thoroughly train mental health and addiction counselors in these skills. Graduates will be able to identify which client symptoms are due to biochemical imbalances, and to either empower their clients with the tools necessary to effectively address their own imbalances using diet changes and over-the-counter supplements; or make the appropriate referral. Learn more at https://www.addictionnutritionacademy.com/about