| There are many different kinds of drug addictions | | | | Spas & Saunas |
| and dependencies but once you get caught up in the | | | | Nutritional and healthy diet |
| cycle it is very difficult to break free. Traditionally | | | | Spiritual therapy |
| addicts wanting to resume a normal healthy life have | | | | Tai chi |
| taken part in drug rehabilitation programs but in more | | | | Yoga |
| recent years there has an increase in the popularity | | | | The intention of these therapies is to remove |
| of holistic drug rehab centers. | | | | negative elements from the mind and body to |
| Holistic programs differ from the better known drug | | | | restore the balance within. Many consider this |
| rehab programs in that these programs focus more | | | | approach to treatment to be a much healthier |
| on the overall health of an addict, rather than just | | | | method of addressing the problem as it has long |
| removing the drugs from the system. The holistic | | | | been recognised that medication can have a negative |
| belief is that it is not enough to just detoxify the | | | | impact. The holistic perspective is to use natural |
| body but that underlying issues which contributed to | | | | healthy processes for treatment of the problem as |
| the problem in the first place need to be addressed | | | | opposed to traditional medication where possible. |
| and dealt with. Consequently holistic drug rehab | | | | It is recognised however that the patient must be |
| treatments involve the physical withdrawal issues of | | | | willing to commit and work towards recovering a |
| an addict as well as the emotional and spiritual needs. | | | | healthy life in tandem with participating in a holistic |
| Holistic centres still use some of the more traditional | | | | program. Successful completion of the program is felt |
| methods for treating addiction such as the 12 step | | | | to add a certain amount of spirituality to the life of |
| program, detoxification therapy, and medication round | | | | the person. |
| the clock plus after care therapy; but they also | | | | It is acknowledged that drug addicts come from all |
| include unique therapies that have not been | | | | walks of life and all parts of the world and their |
| specifically associated with drug addiction programs in | | | | abilities and desire to deal with their addiction will |
| the past. These types of treatments are: | | | | differ, so treatments and programs need to be |
| Ayurveda | | | | varied according to the needs of the individuals |
| Acupuncture | | | | concerned. It is advised that anyone considering |
| Homeopathy | | | | undertaking a holistic drug rehab treatment should |
| Massage therapy | | | | discuss this with their own doctor first. |