Drug or alcohol abuse are both severe addictions that can affect your life negatively. After being addicted to a substance for so long, detoxification can be a challenge. On top of that, you may fear becoming addicted to a new drug or treatment in your recovery program.
Holistic therapies can work in combination with modern medicine to help you overcome addiction more easily without the use of traditional medications in some cases. Detoxification can be a complicated process, both mentally and physically. But, with the right combination of treatments, you can work through withdrawal without the severe symptoms you may fear.
Professionals can also pair holistic therapies with traditional treatments, which is why they are sometimes called complementary therapies. This combination of treatments can benefit each other, helping you work through minor withdrawal symptoms or medicate for severe symptoms as needed.
Understanding Holistic Care
What is Holistic Treatment?
Holistic treatment is a method of care in which people aim to recover their minds, bodies, and souls. In contrast, traditional treatment options tend to focus their efforts towards one aspect of an individual’s health. The bottom line is that holistic treatment takes a person as a whole rather than just treating the physical aspect of their health.
At Coastal, our aim is to understand our patients through every aspect of their being. This enables us to offer our clients treatment in a way that optimizes success. Holistic treatment allows us to do this.
Mental Health Support
Holistic Therapies: Combating Depression and Anxiety
Those who suffer from both depression and anxiety can receive treatment from psychotherapists at our facility. Our ultimate desire is for individuals to know that we care for and understand them. We believe this will help them accept themselves for who they are, both internally and externally. This will give them a better understanding of themselves, encouraging self-awareness. This, in turn, allows individuals to be mindful of their overall wellbeing.
Self-Awareness
Being Mindful of Your Overall Wellbeing
Mindfulness means reflecting on one’s emotions, thoughts, and actions. Mindfulness is of the utmost significance when it comes to treating substance use disorder with holistic care. It is such an essential part of the substance abuse treatment journey. Once individuals are more mindful of themselves, they can be more honest with themselves, allowing them to practice acceptance.
A Critical Stage
Accepting Where You Are
When it comes to recovering from substance use disorder, acceptance is one of the most critical stages of the treatment journey. Often, individuals fear what the truth will expose concerning their integrity or even their past. But when someone accepts the truth for what it is, they can take their circumstances for what they are.
Acceptance encourages individuals to grow. As they grow, they’ll become more vulnerable, which can be scary but will allow them to excel towards a stable life. When someone suffers from addiction, guilt often piles up in no time flat. There are so many decisions patients wish they could take back, but they just can’t.
However, what they can do is learn from their mistakes and make the right decisions going forward. Holistic treatment encourages individuals to do this by utilizing relaxation, self-reflection, physical activity, and other activities that help patients do well on their road to recovery.
Our Foundation
The Principles of Holistic Care
When it comes to helping those who suffer from addiction, holistic care is quite successful. Those who participate are able to connect with every ounce of their being. In order for it to be successful, it’s imperative to believe in the process. Here are the principles we uphold at Coastal:
Know the Risks
The Danger of Substance Use Disorder
Why Choose Holistic
The Main Benefits of Holistic Therapies and Treatment
For instance, those who receive these treatments may benefit from a reduction of stress or anxiety. This is due to human touch during a massage or the increased circulation in the body following an acupuncture session. The quick relief of pain can sometimes be attributed to increased circulation and the release of tension with massage.
Natural herbal treatments, like the use of aromatherapy, can help lower stress and stimulate the body. For example, peppermint or spearmint can help open the airways and increase circulation to the skin. Exercises like yoga or stretching can help reduce tension and anxiety as well, benefitting patients who may not want to take medications or who want to learn to work through side effects or withdrawal symptoms.
Holistic Healing
How Do Holistic Therapies Help During Drug Rehabilitation?
Holistic treatments help patients focus on proper nutrition, good physical health, and intense mental and spiritual health. Spiritual counseling can help people feel more connected to themselves and others, while exercises help reduce physical stress.
Proper nutrition can give patients the energy needed to overcome some symptoms of detoxification while ensuring they get the nutrients they need. Complementary therapies can provide many benefits, including:
Available Therapies
What Are Some Holistic Therapies Available?
Getting Started
How Can I Begin a Drug or Alcohol Treatment Program That Involves Holistic Therapies?
You can begin with a holistic drug or alcohol addiction treatment program quickly! Whether you’re ready to move away for treatment or want to look at outpatient programs near you, our helpful specialists can help you locate a program that will benefit you.
Contact us today to speak with someone, or visit us online. We can help you find the kind of holistic program you want, whether you want to focus on one without traditional medications or one with combination therapies.