Title : Treating addictions with an integrative approach
Abstract:
Treating addiction – whether at rehab or not – can be divided into three main phases. Firstly, is detoxification, the process by which an addict’s system is cleansed of substances of abuse. Once this cleansing process has taken place, and the immediate pressures of drug dependency have been lifted, the addict will then need to address the psychological aspects of their addiction, including understanding the root causes and seeking to put measures in place to ensure that they do not stumble back into active addiction. The next stage is the need to work on the social factor of one’s life. Family dynamics, re-integration, transition to “normal” living. This integrative approach to treat addiction has been proved successful with our 7 treatment centres spread throughout the UK.
Of those treatment methods that are medically approved, not all are equally effective in terms of providing the best possible basis for a permanent recovery. It’s generally agreed that residential rehabilitation – “rehab” – is the best approach to treating addiction and has consistently delivered the highest rate of success. Of course, every addict is unique and responds differently to different types of treatment, different therapy models, different medications et cetera; however, the medical and therapeutic staff at rehab have experience of working with countless individuals and their expertise can be invaluable when it comes to optimising your own journey to recovery.
We will cover themes, such as, possible causes of addiction; substance and process/behavioural addictions; inpatient treatment; family support and continuing care planning, as well as duration of treatment stay.
