What are some techniques to overcome addiction?

It is easy to fall prey to addictions.

It is not the intention of anyone to have a relationship with drugs, alcohol or food. What started as occasional release can quickly become a pattern that is beyond our control.

At first, you may believe that you can quit anytime you want. You may find that it is more difficult than you imagined to quit an addiction. It may be that you will have to face the fact that addiction has its hooks in deeper than you think.

You may wonder what you can do to change this behavior. It's possible that you see the need to make deeper-level changes. It doesn't matter where you are in your journey, it is helpful to know what lies ahead. Let's take a look at the options available as you make these life-altering changes.

Harm Reduction

This stage is often an important part of the recovery process, even if it's not your final destination. Harm reduction is a way to reduce the risk of an addiction even if you aren't completely sober. You may need to set some rules, such as:

• You can quit using "hard" drugs such as cocaine but continue to use marijuana and alcohol
• Limiting gambling spending
• Drink only with friends and not by yourself
• You should limit the amount of time you spend porn watching

However, this does not mean that addictive behavior is safer. Harm reduction "Doesn't attempt to minimize the tragic harm and danger associated with illicit drugs use." In the end, full recovery requires treating the behavior as well as the underlying causes.

Why Controlling Addictions Doesn't Always Work

Addiction is more than just a problem with substance abuse. Addiction is not just a physical problem. It can also be mental, emotional and spiritual. Quitting substances is more than just choosing to quit.

For example, if you cut off alcohol's supply, organisms that rely on sugars in alcohol may start to crave more. This means that your body is responsible for cravings. Even if you stop using them, your brain might send signals to the contrary.

Professional Addiction Treatment

Addiction can be linked to underlying issues such as past trauma or abandonment wounds. Most people are unable to stop or slow down their drug use while the cause is still present. It is often necessary to receive intensive treatment in order to truly heal from addiction. This can be difficult and sometimes painful so it is important to work with professionals in a supportive setting.

This is particularly true for people who are dependent on certain substances. It is necessary to go through withdrawal in order to stop using certain drugs like opioids and alcohol. This can be difficult to do alone, depending on the severity of your addiction. To ensure your safety, detox specialists monitor you all the way. They can also attend to your symptoms to ensure you are as comfortable as possible.

You can ask your doctor, therapist, or rehab admissions coordinator to determine if you require medically supervised detox before you begin treatment.

How to Manage Cravings and Symptoms

Soothing your symptoms is the first step to addiction treatment. This will allow you to feel better. Substance abuse can disrupt our sleep, digestion, brain chemistry, and mood stability. To access the deeper parts within yourself that require change, it is important to feel secure and calm.

The Holistic Sanctuary helps you to calm your nerves and adjust to a peaceful way of life. After a few days on the land, eating clean food, and following a regular schedule, our clients feel more balanced.

We can help you with cravings if you have a problem with substance dependence.

• You can cleanse your cells with IV drips or supplements.
• Mindfulness and psychology techniques for mental resilience
• Emotional support during your treatment

It can be difficult to adjust to a new way of living without the old coping strategies. Residential rehab offers the benefit of having someone to talk with when you have a problem.

What Is the Cause of Your Addiction

You can begin the work of healing once you feel more at ease in your skin. This includes not only identifying your triggers but also understanding why they are triggering.

Substance abuse can mask feelings that we aren't ready to face. You'll be able to dig deeper within yourself and discover the root cause of your addiction in a supportive environment. You'll also be supported by addiction professionals who can help you navigate each step.

The Holistic Sanctuary uses a unique method of change to quickly address your core issues. This helps you to work through and let go of problems that have been lingering in your life for a long time.

Rehabs are used to treat addiction

Addiction can take root in every part of your being, including your mind, body, soul, and heart. Conventional rehab is focused on the treatment of mental disorders, but at The Holistic Sanctuary we offer a holistic approach to everyone of you. Here are some of the methods we use.

Mental

Talk therapy can help you recognize and change negative thinking patterns. This could be done by interrupting negative self talk and replacing it with positive internal dialogue.

Meditation, visualization

Each morning begins with a guided meditation practice. Regular meditation can relax your brainwaves and make you feel more relaxed, according to research. You will also be more open to other aspects of your treatment like energy medicine and talk therapy.

Brain mapping

At the beginning and end of treatment, we will take scans of your brain and compare them. You'll be able to see how your brain has changed throughout your recovery process. You'll also be able understand how your brain functions under normal circumstances.

Emotional

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR).

EMDR is a combination of eye movements and prompts from your therapist. This technique removes trauma memories from your brain's active part and stores them in long-term storage. They no longer have a severe impact on you. EMDR can be used in just three sessions.

Inner child therapy

Trauma from early childhood is a major cause of addiction. As adults, it is possible to forget what trauma was. Inner child therapy allows us to reconnect with our child selves and identify and meet their needs so that we don't express them in unhelpful ways.

Group therapy

The Holistic Sanctuary clients attend group therapy every morning. Every other day, there is a process group. This allows you to share any issues in your treatment. This is a great way for clients to release their stress, reflect, and get feedback.

Nutrition

Both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction can be viewed in both directions. The physical effects of addiction can be both positive and negative. Mental health issues like anxiety and depression can be caused by problems in the gut-brain link. Diet is a powerful tool to steer the brain away of addiction and toward health.

Somatic experiencing (SEP)

It's difficult to let go of certain emotions when our nervous system isn't able to complete a task. Somatic Experiencing is a technique that allows you to safely experience trauma and sensations.

Bodywork

Trauma is stored within the body. It can be released from the body by simply rehashing it verbally and mentally. The Holistic Sanctuary believes that bodywork is an integral part of the healing process. Our therapists have extensive experience in trauma and addiction and will be able to meet your needs for safety and effectiveness.

Practical Skills to Transform Your Life

You'll learn a lot of awareness tools and techniques that you can use after your return home. Sessions are held each week to support your recovery journey. These sessions include:

• Group therapy sessions that focus on mental wellness are offered through topic-based group therapy.
• The science behind nutrition education and how to maintain healthier eating habits at home
• Transition Wellness Coaching
• One-on-one meetings to discuss the transition plan before you leave treatment
• Eight weeks of virtual individual and group meetings after residential treatment

You Can Rise Above Addiction

All you need is already in you. The Holistic Sanctuary helps you to reconnect with yourself and harness your potential.

We don't believe success can be measured only by sobriety. Recovering is about living a life you love, in accordance with your goals. Our program will help you change your relationship with others and yourself so you don't keep repeating the same mistakes that brought you to this place.