A system for treating addictions includes genetic testing to determine the
presence of allelic variants of genes shown to be associated with
impulsive/addictive behaviors and a tailored rehabilitation regimen of
specific physical exercise, special diet and particular dietary
supplements to optimize the way mood elevation is achieved in the
patient. The system further includes individual and group counseling and
initial oxygen therapy. The genetic testing assesses the presence of gene
polymorphism in at least one of D2 dopamine receptor gene (DRD2),
dopamine transporter gene (DAT1), dopamine beta-hydroxylase gene (DBH)
and serotonin transporter (SERT) gene. The dietary supplements are
tailored to stimulate production of neuromediators or neurotransmitters,
depending upon the polymorphism determined. The exercises include static
and dynamic routines also tailored to the results of the genetic testing.
After completion of the inpatient portion of the system, further
therapies include daily exercise and dietary supplement programs tailored
for each polymorphism discovered.