ALCOHOL

Natural cures for alcoholism such as the biochemical approach get to the root of the problem and help you stay sober without cravings.Eat foods high in vitamin C to improve brain functioning and reduce your interest in alcohol. Eat foods high in amino acids to help stabilize your mood, which in turn will help break the addiction cycle. Avoid caffeine, sugar and nicotine, which can contribute to the urge to drink.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three medications for treating alcohol dependence, and others are being tested to determine if they are effective. Disulfiram blocks the breakdown (metabolism) of alcohol by the body, causing unpleasant symptoms such as nausea and flushing of the skin.