
Eye Movement Therapy
Using Eye Movement Desensitizing and Reprocessing (EMDR) to reduce negative emotions surrounding a trauma can have a powerful, immediate effect on addicts. It may be especially helpful when combined with other types of therapies or support groups.
Aromatherapy
One way of recovering from addiction is to make use of alternative therapies such as aromatherapy. It involves the use of various plant materials and aromatic ingredients in order to produce scents that are believed to benefit mental, physical and...
Nutritional Therapy
Recognising the importance of nutrition during recovery is essential. Nutrition plays a key role in the health of the human body. Without the proper combination of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins and fats, the body does not have the bu...
Yoga Therapy
Today, more and more rehabs are including yoga as a therapy for treating addiction. Researchers are saying that yoga may actually help to break a person’s cycle of addiction.
Art Therapy
For the recovering addict, art allows for a new form of communication and self-reflection. It is especially effective for those who struggle with internal conflicts and difficulties, no matter what artistic talent or experience they may already have.
Massage Therapy
Many drug rehab programs begin by helping patients to detoxify their body. Massage therapy helps a lot. Through massage, muscles are loosened and endorphins are released, but the increased blood flow that massage produces also aids detox by nouris...
Virtual Reality Therapy
Virtual reality therapy is a method of psychotherapy that uses virtual reality technology to give the patient a simulated experience that can be used to diagnose and treat psychological conditions that cause patients difficulty.
Horticultural Therapy
Horticultural therapy involves the practice of growing and caring for gardens and plants specifically for therapeutic purposes. Spending time in such a tranquil, beautiful setting helps reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and craving.