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Contributi Scientifici

No. 74 (2026)

Cibo, corpo e mente nei disturbi da uso di sostanze: il contributo del tecnico della riabilitazione psichiatrica nei percorsi riabilitativi comunitari

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3280/mis74-2026oa23185
Submitted
luglio 2, 2026
Published
2026-07-27

Abstract

The relationship between nutrition and Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) represents an emerging area in both research and rehabilitative practice.
Prolonged substance use alters metabolism, emotional regulation, and reward systems, profoundly influencing eating behavior.
This study examines a psychoeducational and rehabilitative intervention focused on food awareness, carried out in the therapeutic communities Casa Lamar and Casa di Giano (Centro Trentino di Solidarietà).
The aim is to explore the contribution of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Technician (TeRP) in promoting healthy lifestyles, supporting emotional regulation, and building functional daily routines.
Qualitative findings highlight improvements in body awareness, craving management, participation in daily activities, and perceived quality of life.
The integration of nutritional intervention, mindful eating, and multidisciplinary teamwork emerges as an effective strategy to support recovery in SUDs. However, replicable operational protocols guiding the implementation of nutritional interventions in community settings are still lacking.
This article addresses this gap by proposing a structured and reproducible protocol based on the experience conducted at Casa Lamar and Casa di Giano.

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