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Holistic Approach
There is no one way to be addicted. A 2018 survey from the CDC found that one in nine Americans consumed an illicit drug within the last month. These drugs included opioids, benzodiazepines, and marijuana.
Some people get arrested for their addictions. Some people hide their addictions without anyone noticing. Whatever their condition might be, everyone should learn how to recover from an addiction.
Understand what holistic treatment is and you can get started on your addiction recovery.
What Is Holistic Treatment?
The term, “holistic,” means “whole person/body.” Addiction impacts the body and mind alike.
Addiction can impact the brain, changing circuits that control learning, memory, and decision-making – but addiction can also impact the heart and muscles by fueling hormone production that sends them into overdrive. Addiction can harm the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems through the chemicals found in drugs.
Mental health and addiction are closely linked. 7.7 million Americans struggle with addiction and a mental disorder.
You cannot expect that treating only the body will lead to a person being free from addiction. You must treat the body and mind, especially if the person has a mental illness. That’s what holistic treatment provides.
In addition to covering the whole body and mind, holistic treatment is individualized. A team of medical professionals works with a patient and craft therapies for them.
The patient keeps their own voice. They can say what they want to do and when they want to do it. If they want, they can pursue inpatient treatment or they can remain at home.
“I get to see people grow stronger physically, mentally, and spiritually. I get to show people they are capable of overcoming challenges.”
Ashley Martinez, Professional Fitness Trainer
Examples of the Holistic Approach
Holistic treatments combine “conventional medicine” with some unconventional techniques. A person receives medications like methadone to detox from addictive substances. A doctor can conduct a dual diagnosis, identifying mental health and addiction issues simultaneously.
Patients go to individual and group therapy. They can talk with a therapist and develop recovery strategies for themselves. They can also get emotions and thoughts out of themselves.
In group therapy, one patient hears from others about their recovery journeys. They can integrate the strategies of others into their own life. They can make connections that they can leverage in work and society.
Massage therapy soothes muscles that drugs have irritated. Patients learn how they can manage their pain without resorting to drugs.
Yoga and meditation provide calming techniques. A person can take their mind off of troublesome memories and experiences. They can look within and develop self-growth.
How to Treat Addiction
You can get help in many ways. A holistic approach offers comprehensive treatments to cover a range of medical problems.
Addiction impacts every part of the body, especially the mind. Doctors initiate holistic treatment by talking to a patient.
If you suffer from addiction, you should get help right away. The Burning Tree Ranch is Texas’ leading long-term addiction treatment center. Contact us today.
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