| abstract |
Improved compositions and methods useful in the treatment and prevention of impulsive, compulsive, reward seeking, and other addictive behaviors, including applications involving the behavioral/cognitive process of assigning importance, maintaining attention, and assessing salience. The composition includes Vitex agnus - castus (Chastetree berry) extract in an effective amount for supporting and promoting a healthy lifestyle free from addictive behavior or for preventing or treating addictive behavior. Huperzine and/or 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) may also be included. The composition may also include ingredients to address nutritional deficiencies in the addict, and nutrients depleted during the withdrawal of any reinforcer that is the object of the addiction. |