800-671-4304Alternative Drug and Alcohol Detox Programs
In today’s age of enlightened medicine, many people are turning to alternative medicine for answers to many modern problems. This includes using alternative medicine for drug and alcohol detox. Some of these alternative therapies are accepted by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health as a way to treat the problem of addiction.
Research from the National Institute of Health (NIH) shows that the use of complementary therapies has increased over the years, with nearly 37% of Americans now making use of them, especially for pain management.
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SponsoredAcupuncture
Acupuncture may help those struggling with opiate and opioid addiction. This treatment involves inserting tiny needles into pressure points along the skin. The points and how many needles are inserted depend on the type of addiction. Acupuncture is an ancient art that should only be performed by qualified specialists. A recent study showed a decrease in relapse rates among patients who received acupuncture.
Electroacupuncture
Yoga reduces stress and addictive behaviors.
Electroacupuncture is a relatively new procedure that could help stop alcohol addiction. Like normal acupuncture, it uses pressure points to help isolate and relieve pain. The difference is that once the thin needles are inserted into the individual’s skin, the practitioner will electrically stimulate the area to intensify the effects.
Massage
Massage is a wonderful way to relax. It can also be a great way to calm the stress experienced when you are in detox and withdrawal. Many traditional treatment centers offer massage to help with the cramps, muscle tension, and other symptoms associated with withdrawal. Massage also improves blood circulation, which facilitates the removal of toxins.
Yoga
Yoga teaches you to focus on the body, mind, and breathing associated with stressful reactions as well as other physical issues. It can help reduce tension and alleviate addictive behavior. Yoga is useful even after you are in recovery to center the mind and condition the body.
Reiki
Reiki is more of a mystical practice than a physical one. It started in Japan and focuses on controlling the energies around the body and mind. A practitioner lays their hands on different points of the body, then redirects the energy of the addict to where they need it. This is said to reduce anxiety, depression, and many of the other symptoms of addiction.
Spiritual Counseling
Spirituality and spiritual counseling are often offered with alternative and traditional detox treatments. No matter what religion or what the belief, the counseling is usually nondenominational and helpful for dealing with the problems with detox and withdrawal.
Meditation
Meditation is a way to center the mind and reduce anxiety. There are both guided and individual forms of meditation. Some facilities even offer group meditation where a single guide gives people instructions as the others in the group listen and focus. Most meditation techniques focus on finding and relieving the stressors that cause the addiction.
Alternative treatments are now more accepted than ever. Many traditional detox and rehab centers offer alternative treatments as a support for their traditional therapies. For more information on both alternative treatments and centers that offer them, call 800-996-6135 .