Addiction Recovery & Treatment
Addiction
Addiction is a process that involves a repetitive behavior that is destroying the quality of your life. This may include substance abuse or involve the behavior alone such as shopping, gambling or sex. There are several therapies which are showing great promise for addiction recovery and treatment. Read More... Although addiction to substances can occur after random experimentation, there is often a specific draw to the drug of choice. Understanding that link can be the difference in breaking the bondage. It is a documented fact that those who struggle with alcohol are frequently deficient in both alpha waves and certain neurotransmitters. There are similarities in addiction to other substances as well. There is a well established correlation between mental health, trauma and addictions. Either nature or nurture can create a dysregulation. The dysregulation underlying the symptoms is often missed. Correct the dysregulation and the symptoms frequently go away. We can also find ourselves addicted to the medications prescribed to get us off our drug of choice. Detoxification involves restoring the body’s control of its own chemistry. At some level, the process of recovery from addictions will involve Detoxification, Stabilization, Repair and Maintenance. There are several therapies which are showing great promise for the treatment of addiction. These would include EMDR, Neurofeedback, Neuroscience and Nutrition. Read More... EMDR: Click here for a detailed description EMDR was first used for the treatment of trauma and PTSD. It has been used successfully with chemical addictions as well as behavioral addictions such as gambling and sex. Neurofeedback: What is EEG biofeedback, also known as neurofeedback? BrainPaint was tested in clinical trials and is being used in treatment centers for adjunct therapy for addictions. It has proven itself to help people struggling with addictions to remain engaged in their programs while resolving internal issues that lead to relapses. For more information, please watch the following video: What is neurofeedback? Neuroscience: Click here for a detailed description Neurotransmitters play a vital role in our overall health. Their impact on our alcohol and drug use is monumental. Depletion of neurotransmitters set up a chain reaction leading to cravings and urges. Restoring the balance enables the body to return to homeostasis, aiding in addiction recovery by calming the VTA or pleasure pathway in the brain. Parents know that their children are exposed to alcohol but feel ill equipped to address this issue. In four individual sessions I will teach your child about the chemistry of alcohol for good and bad with the latest research, help them develop a personal safety plan and equip them with a personal breathalyzer. I offer an individual session designed to meet the requirements of New York State courts for UPM charges College students have higher rates of substance abuse than non-college students of the same age, with over half of full-time college students reporting alcohol use in the past month and almost 45% reporting illicit drug use. This guide discusses the substances that pose the greatest risks to young adults, the potential consequences of being caught using or possessing these substances, and how to seek help and overcome addiction. For more information, visit Intelligent.com
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