neuromediators released by Ca2+ and acting at calcium channels. Apart from the action of magnesium ions during emerging addiction, administration of this cation after the appearance of withdrawal syndrome reduces the intensity of the clinical symptoms.
There are data that show that stress increases the vulnerability of people to develop addiction to different substances, and also reduces drug-free time and increases the incidence of relapse in heroin addicts. Stress increases catecholamine release and stimulates magnesium release from the body. This decrease in magnesium concentration is one of the important factors that hastens relapse. "
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507260/
The research is clear. Addictive behaviors, substance abuse and PTSD are linked to neurotransmitter imbalances, which are themselves linked to low magnesium. The research also shows that magnesium reverses these addictions and PTSD.
It’s an abomination that Western addiction treatment protocols do not incorporate this essential mineral in the treatment protocols. Instead, Western addiction treatment consists of prescribing drugs to suppress addictive behaviors, drugs that further lower magnesium and worsen the underlying cause of addiction.
I close this column by issuing a call to arms: Rather than use drugs to treat symptoms of addiction, substance abuse and PTSD, it’s time to use magnesium to treat and reverse the underlying neurotransmitter imbalances that cause addictions and PTSD.