Healthcare has shifted towards incorporating a more holistic approach in the past few decades. Holistic refers to treating a person’s body, mind, and spirit congruently, treating the person as a whole. Holistic therapy programs in addiction treatment aim for personalized, non-medical methods to complement traditional therapies in addiction recovery. People may neglect their physical, mental, and spiritual health during active addiction. Holistic therapies will treat these three aspects of addiction as well as nutritional and emotional imbalances. During holistic addiction treatment in Florida, a key feature of holistic medicine is intended to treat the whole person and improve overall well-being.
Early in recovery, it is common for people to experience emotional stress, difficulty sleeping, and poor diet. Adding unhealthy habits, drug or alcohol cravings, and a lack of healthy coping skills can make a recovery difficult. Holistic treatments can help treat all symptoms and much more.
However, it is generally recommended that holistic therapies be used alongside traditional, evidence-based addiction treatments and not used as a replacement. Using these treatments together can make for a well-rounded recovery program for college students and all patients.
Many of the holistic techniques used during holistic addiction treatment in Florida can be categorized as alternative or complementary medicine; some are derived from cultural traditions. An endless number of holistic therapies can be tailored to fit each individual’s recovery needs. Some of these therapies include:
Acupuncture
Massage therapy
Routine exercise
Nutrition counseling
Art and music therapy
Counseling
Tai Chi
Yoga
Herbal medicines
Reiki and other types of energy work
These are just some of the wide range of treatments under the holistic umbrella. Every addiction treatment center will offer its own series of complementary therapies.
Benefits of Holistic Addiction Treatment Programs
Traditional addiction treatments include medical and behavioral interventions and have helped many overcome their addictions, but many also fall short. Holistic treatment can help heal many aspects of a person’s well-being they have neglected during substance abuse, treat triggers that may cause a relapse, and help them ease through the withdrawal process.
Holistic treatments can help offer a natural and effective strategy for stress relief, which is a common trigger for many who use substances. Acupuncture and massage therapy can help relieve many aches and pains, which may have caused some people to abuse pain relievers and opiates. Many of these treatments, such as art and music therapy, can help patients explore and work out their feelings that traditional talk therapy may not be able to do. They can also help improve self-esteem and perception of self-worth, which can help motivate patients to keep optimistic and on track with their recovery.
Healing the Root Causes of Addiction at Legacy Healing Center
It is essential that every individual in recovery work on the underlying cause of their addiction, which is different in every person. Counseling and psychotherapy remain the foundational therapy for addiction recovery programs, but holistic methods can help enhance these more traditional recovery treatments. Since holistic addiction treatment includes various approaches, they can be personalized to each client’s needs.
At Legacy Healing Center’s holistic addiction treatment in Florida, we aim to find the right program and treatments needed for each of our clients to have the best chance of long-term recovery. We offer holistic addiction treatment in Florida so every one of our clients can explore and benefit from every form of therapy that may help them leave treatment with all the tools they need to continue sobriety. If you or someone you love would like to learn more about holistic addiction treatment, our addiction treatment specialists at Legacy Healing Center are always happy to help answer any questions you may have. Call us at 888.534.2295 today.
Medically Reviewed by:
Dr. Ash Bhatt MD. MRO
Quintuple board-certified physician and certified medical review officer (AAMRO) with 15+ years of experience treating addiction and mental health conditions. Read More…
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Valerie Puffenberger is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to her patients. Areas of specialty include: depress ion, anxiety, dual diagnosis. She possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients. She follows evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience,
Phyllis Rodriguez, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Phyllis Rodriguez is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a strong commitment to helping individuals reclaim their lives from addiction. With specialized training in substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, she takes a holistic, compassionate approach to care.
Dr. Ash Bhatt, MD, MRO
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Ash Bhatt, MD, MRO is a quintuple board-certified physician and certified medical review officer (AAMRO) bringing over 15 years of experience treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Dr. Bhatt is board certified in Brain Injury Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Adult Psychiatry, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry by the ABMS.
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