From the USC News Website, writer Beth Newcomb shares: (Read the full article)

"Even as more than 21 million Americans struggle with substance abuse issues, many addiction recovery programs overlook how nutritional support can increase treatment safety and success.

Maria Schellenberger, a student in the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity program, said patients in recovery often face very high risks for malnutrition, eating disorders and dramatic weight changes, among other challenges."