Is amino acid therapy missing from your practice?
Professional training programs in amino acid therapy and brain-based nutrition for addiction and mental health recovery.
Live and virtual events that connect professionals with the latest in recovery-focused nutrition and clinical applications.
Downloadable tools, guides, and research to support nutrition-based recovery practices.
Expert insights and practical strategies on brain-focused nutrition, recovery, and amino acid therapy.
Academy for Addiction & Mental Health Nutrition
The Academy for Addiction & Mental Health Nutrition believes that all addictive disorders, as well as MANY MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, are driven by nutrient and neurotransmitter imbalances in the brain that can often be successfully addressed without the need for psychotropic medication.
A stable, well-functioning, and well-nourished brain is required for clients to effectively address the emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual issues, which impact their lives and need to be worked through for a successful recovery.
We teach clinicians, treatment providers and health/recovery coaches how to reduce cravings and recurrent use, and improve the quality of recovery by using amino acid and nutrient therapy, along with diet to effectively address many biochemical aspects of addictive and mood/behavioral disorders.
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Learn how to apply Amino Acid Therapy to your practice!
- Functional Nutritionist, Medical Professionals, Health Coaches
- Counselors, Mental Health Practitioners, Psychologists, Addiction Recovery Professionals, Psychotherapists
- Discover the Power of Nutrition in Recovery: Intro Course
- Learn how to integrate nutritional interventions into your existing (or new) practice in 3 steps!
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Our Amino Acid Therapy Courses
Certifications in Amino Acid Therapy for Addiction Recovery and Sustained Mental Health
At the Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition, our Amino Acid Therapy courses empower practitioners with the knowledge and tools to support mental health and addiction recovery through targeted nutrition. We offer a comprehensive learning path that covers everything from foundational concepts to advanced protocols, ensuring you can confidently apply these techniques in your practice.
Level 1 Core Training
This six-month program introduces the use of amino acids, essential nutrients, and dietary strategies to address symptoms associated with neurotransmitter depletion.
Level 2 Advanced Training
This eight-month program builds on your foundational knowledge, focusing on functional biochemistry and nutrition in mental health and addiction recovery.
Discover the Power of Nutrition in Recovery Peer Coaching Intro Course
Learn the critical role that nutrition (or lack of) plays in Recovery in this 6 CEU interactive class*
Certifications in Amino Acid Therapy for Addiction Recovery and Sustained Mental Health
Level 1 Core Training
Certified Recovery Nutrition Coaches Level 1 (CRNC 1) are trained to:
- Assess the potential need for amino acid and nutrient support of neurotransmitter function in clients who are detoxifying and recovering from substance use disorders, other addictive behaviors, psychotropic drug dependencies, depression, anxiety, insomnia and other behavior disorders.
- Understand the relationship between specific nutrient deficiencies and mental health and behavioral symptoms.
- Design an individualized and targeted amino acid and supplement protocol to address this potential need.
- Identify common insufficiencies in diet, such as missing a meal or over consumption of sugar, which may contribute to the above symptoms.
- Give information about the 5-Star Pro~Recovery Diet © , which may address these insufficiencies and support clients in making and maintaining these dietary and lifestyle changes.
Level 2 Advanced Training
Certified Recovery Nutrition Coaches Level 2 (CRNC 2) are trained to
- Recognize and assess for the basic symptoms of physiological disorders which impact mental health, such as hormone imbalance, gut dysbiosis, food intolerances, toxicity and inflammation.
- Recommend certain laboratory tests, which the clients can access themselves
- Give information about nutrient support shown to be useful in these conditions.
- Refer to appropriate practitioners for diagnosis and treatment as necessary.
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EAT!
A Guide to Radiant Recovery Using Food and Amino Acids to Repair the Addicted Brain and Reduce Cravings
Fuel Your Brain, Transform Your Recovery
Cravings, mood swings, and relapse don’t happen in isolation—they’re deeply connected to what’s happening in your brain. EAT! is your step-by-step guide to using food and supplements to repair the addicted brain, reduce cravings, and support lasting recovery.
For too long, recovery programs have overlooked one crucial factor: proper brain nutrition. Without the right fuel, the brain struggles to stabilize mood, manage stress, and resist triggers. EAT! introduces the Feeding Recovery System, a structured, evidence-based approach to restoring balance and making recovery sustainable.
