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A continuing trend in healthcare for the past few decades has been incorporating complementary, alternative, or holistic treatment approaches into more standard therapies for a wide range of ailments. Substance abuse and addiction treatment is no exception to this, as a variety of holistic techniques are used in rehab centers around the US.
Some of the more common holistic treatment methods include:
- Massage.
- Acupuncture and acupressure.
- Reiki and other types of energy work.
- Yoga and meditation.
- Biofeedback and neurofeedback.
- Nutritional therapy.
- Herbal medicines.
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Holistic therapy for addiction focuses on the individual’s overall well-being while also treating physical symptoms of addiction and withdrawal.
Treatment centers offering holistic therapy use exercise, meditation and nutrition to help people overcome their addiction.
Holistic therapy encompasses several different aspects of healthy living, from exercise to meditation.
Some of the main therapies include:
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Nutritional Therapy
A healthy body is a key aspect of addiction recovery. Helping recovering addicts focus on proper nutrition provides tangible healing. Recovering addicts can start fresh and give their bodies the nutrition they need to overcome their addiction.
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Exercise and Recreational Therapy
Daily exercise can help build routine, relieve stress and strengthen the body. Exercise is an important part of many holistic treatment centers. Activities vary from center to center, but some offer rock-climbing, canoeing, horseback-riding or hiking.
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Meditation
In order to overcome their addiction, recovering addicts must have a clear mind. Guided meditation is an important part of many holistic treatment programs. Many centers also offer yoga and tai chi as meditative practices to help residents increase focus and clarity of mind.
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Massage and Acupuncture
Helping to relieve stress and relax the body, massage is often used in holistic treatment therapy. Acupuncture is also used to help restore balance to an addict’s body after extended substance abuse.
The most effective holistic recovery programs build on traditional addiction treatment methods. Managing withdrawal symptoms from quitting alcohol and other central nervous system (CNS) depressants often requires medical supervision.
