When you hear of someone being addicted, you think of opiate medications, illegal drugs (Heroin, etc), but you can become addicted to something as simple as soft drinks and coffee!

Morphine, a naturally occurring substance in the opium plant, is the drug that all other opiate drugs are compared to for effectiveness.

One of the common long-term side effects of chronic use of opiates is developing an addiction to the drug. Opiate addiction is an uncontrollable situation that affects the individual in a biochemical, physical and psychological way.

Addiction is a complex phenomenon characterized by substance abuse, relapse and eventually death. Individuals addicted to opiate drugs are typically placed on a 12-step detoxification treatment program.

Long-term effects can manifest in physical signs and symptoms in chronic abusers or user of opiates. Frequent infections, acne, and other skin problems can develop due to poor hygiene care and poor health.

Other medical complications, such as heart and valve infections and liver problems, can develop over time because long-term use of opiates will weaken the immune system in the body.

Opiates can cause respiratory depression and increase the risks of getting pulmonary and respiratory problems such as pneumonia and bronchitis.

NeuReplenish is nutritional support for restoring and rebuilding healthy brain chemistry that has been altered or depleted by the long-term use of chemical stimulants.

The extended use of chemical stimulants often results in serious imbalances, especially the neurotransmitter dopamine. This deficiency, coupled with the users tendency to neglect proper nutrition, sleep and exercise, contributes to their depleted neurochemical state.

Neu•Replenish™ is developed with a synergistic mix of amino acids. Among these are l-phenylalanine and l-tyrosine that build dopamine and norepinephrine.

These neurotransmitters, in balanced proportion, provide an elevated, positive mood, good feelings toward others, sharper thinking, heightened awareness, quicker recognition of consequences and allow us to focus our attention and behavior.

D-phenylalanine works by preventing the enzymes that break down the "opioids" in the brain. This allows for more opioid (endorphin) activity; therefore, allowing for a calmer, happier you. The more endorphins that are present, the more sensitive, compassionate and solution-oriented you become plus the more connected and in-touch your thoughts become.

L-glutamine builds the neurotransmitter GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric Acid), which is the major calming neurotransmitter in the brain. Those with low GABA levels have difficulty "turning their brain off" -- No GABA, no calm, no sleep.

5HTP (5-hydroxy tryptophan) builds the neurotransmitter serotonin. This neurotransmitter is extremely important in balancing our sleep patterns and filtering all sensory input, so the brain is not overloaded or overwhelmed by excessive sensory information it receives. Optimal levels of serotonin also help us to be more hopeful, optimistic, patient and more able to respond thoughtfully and carefully.