DRUG ADDICTION - DRUG ABUSE
Use of any drug for purposes other than those for which it is normally intended, or in a manner or in quantities other than directed; drug dependence is the compulsion to continue taking a drug to produce desired effects, or to prevent the onset of ill effects that occur when it is not taken.

Drug abuse and addiction is a widespread problem. Millions of people battle addictions to nicotine, alcohol and illicit drugs. Initially, a person may start to take a drug socially or as an artificial way to relax. Becoming addicted is not the intention of recreational drug use, but addiction can occur when drug use becomes frequent. Some commonly available herbal treatments for drug addiction are: Lemon The juice of half a lemon can be mixed in one glass of water and taken several times a day. Ginger A pinch of powdered ginger is taken twice a day with water. Or, some ginger in boiled in one cup of water until it has reduced to half, added to half a cup of milk, two cardamoms and one teaspoon of honey and taken daily. Cumin A dose of half a teaspoon twice a day is recommended or Grapes Drink half a cup of grape juice two or three times daily.

Green food supplements are excellent in assisting recovery from drug and alcohol addictions. Chlorophyll and alfalfa detoxify the blood and provide numerous essential nutrients, including protein and many minerals.

The essential fatty acids available in cold pressed flax seed oil and fish oils, and the gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) in evening primrose oil are essential for the body and are needed as a balance, particularly for the nervous system. Bee pollen is also used in addictions as a nourishing food, to provide the body with energy and reduce cravings.

Glutamine, an amino acid, is also known as "nature's brain food." Supplementing with glutamine improves mental capacities, helps speed the healing of ulcers, alleviates fatigue and the craving for sugar. It also detoxifies ammonia in the brain and is very effective in the treatment of hypoglycemia.

To provide additional support against free-radical damage, the antioxidants, vitamin A, selenium and zinc are also recommended.

By supporting and rebuilding the liver, pancreas and adrenal glands, the taste for alcohol, tobacco, caffeine and other drug cravings will eventually subside. Herbs that nourish, strengthen and build the nervous system also provide lasting results.

* Single herbs of dandelion, nettle, Siberian ginseng, goldenseal, licorice root, cayenne, skullcap, lobelia and valerian assist body functions. Use these plants to make a herbal tea and drink three times daily.
* Chew calamus root to wean off smoking.
* Chaparral takes LSD out of the system and detoxifies the body of all impurities.

Chinese herbs
Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang (Bupleurum Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell) and
Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum)

The first one (Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang) would be better for someone with a tremor disorder.

Siberian ginseng helps those experiencing cocaine withdrawal. Caution: Do not use this herb if you have hypoglycemia, high-blood pressure, or a heart disorder.