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Alternative Treatments to Battle Teen Addiction

July 4, 2019 By Nickida

Addiction treatments come in many forms, and no one formula can be said to be perfect. The effectiveness of a treatment depends on many aspects, including the individual. It is why addiction specialists work on expanding the scope of treatment. 

Addiction centers like Ignite Teen Treatment have moved beyond cookie cutter traditional treatments and onto alternative therapies. Specialists now go for holistic treatments that involve multiple elements of the being. These treatments serve as a complement to conventional therapies to boost their effectiveness. Several options are available for alternative addiction treatment.

Mindfulness Practices

The state of mind has a big role to play on fighting addiction. Meditation is a practice that generates mindfulness and reduces the risk of relapse. Through meditation, you can regulate your moods and relieve stress, which gives the mind room to breathe. Mindfulness helps controls emotions and how you react to situations. A mindful person is less likely to get into unnecessary conflicts that might trigger a relapse. Meditation allows you to connect the body and mind, which is healthy for your well-being. The activities to achieve mindfulness vary wildly, and you should identify which ones suit you best.

Equine Therapy

Equine therapy is one of the most practiced alternative treatments. Having a teenager spend time with a horse and participate in its care can help with recovery. The care of an animal requires a recovering addict to focus on something else rather than themselves. It gets you out of your head and offers something important to look forward to. You can learn how to ride a horse so you can enjoy more equine activities. An equine therapy specialist is present to guide the client.

Acupuncture

The ability of acupuncture to treat pain and restore balance is what makes it an effective alternative treatment for addiction. A few studies into the use of acupuncture for addiction treatment shows that it is excellent in dealing with cravings during withdrawal. It can help cope with the pain that comes with detoxification. It works by stimulating certain points. Practitioners can use acupuncture to treat specific parts of the body like an arm, leg or back.

Art Therapy

Creative work is an excellent way to express yourself, which is why art therapy is an effective alternative treatment for teenagers. Painting, drawing, and crafting can be therapeutic. You get to explore your creative side while addressing what bothers you. For some people, talking about their challenges can be difficult, but they might find it less so when using art. Different art and craft activities can help a person feel useful and worthy, which is vital during addiction treatment.

Nutrition

Substance abuse causes biochemical imbalances, and a good treatment regimen must be designed to correct them. Proper nutrition goes a long way in helping get the body back to as normal as possible. Nutritional deficiencies can aggravate addiction, especially if a person’s diet contains excess sugars, salts, and fats. A treatment facility works with nutrition specialists to include programs that serve the clients accordingly. As with any other therapy, the response is particular to an individual, so nutritionists have to create personalized plans.

Addiction treatment is a multi-faceted approach that involves customized therapies. Alternative treatments are some of the options that specialists consider when it comes to crafting recovery programs. Addiction facilities have an array of treatments from which to select when complementing traditional treatments.

Nickida

Nickida is a first-generation Trinidadian American wife and mother of four. She enjoys sharing recipes from her childhood growing up in Trinidad with her readers. Nickida has a son with Autism and shares posts around traveling with a child with special needs to help other families like her own. She loves television, movies and is a true 80's baby.

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Nickida is a first-generation Trinidadian American wife and mother of four. She enjoys sharing recipes from her childhood growing up in Trinidad with her readers. Nickida has a son with Autism and shares posts around traveling with a child with special needs to help other families like her own. She loves television, movies and is a true 80's baby.

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