There are different paths to drug and alcohol recovery, and finding the right one for you in this ever-evolving field might take more than one attempt. If conventional approaches, such as therapy, support groups, and inpatient and outpatient rehab, don’t work, you need not get discouraged. Other alternatives exist, such as the holistic approach to recovery.
What Is Holistic Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Addiction?
Holistic treatment of drug and alcohol addiction focuses on the patient as a whole, dealing with the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs instead of just the first two aspects. By addressing all these aspects together, a holistic approach promotes wellness and restores balance in one’s life, increasing treatment effectiveness.
The holistic method also considers various factors to identify the underlying cause of problems with drugs and alcohol rather than just focusing on symptom reduction. The concept is that, with proper assistance and guidance, each person can take control of their own healing. Therefore, a holistic addiction treatment facility will combine traditional therapies with non-medical rehabilitation and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to enhance each patient’s quality of life.
3 Benefits of Holistic Treatment to Addiction Recovery
Some of the main benefits of holistic treatment are:
1. Better Overall Health
Holistic healing doesn’t just help you handle the physical symptoms of drug and alcohol addiction. It also considers many aspects of a person’s life, like social interactions, spiritual beliefs, and mental health. This approach helps address the underlying causes of addiction. The holistic healing method also promotes healthy lifestyle practices like eating a balanced diet, working out regularly, and spending time with loved ones.
2. Help Prevent Relapse
One of the biggest benefits of holistic healing is helping decrease relapse rates. Relapse is pretty common, with one study reporting that 40 to 60% relapsed after getting treatment for substance use disorder. The same study reported that two-thirds of people treated for alcohol use disorder (AUD) relapsed within the first six months of treatment.
Holistic recovery programs identify and address the causes of addiction to drugs and alcohol. By better understanding and managing the triggers and cravings, the patient should be able to control them. Additionally, engaging in mindfulness exercises like yoga and other forms of exercise helps people manage their stress and anxiety better, reducing the likelihood of them using drugs or alcohol as coping mechanisms.
3. Promotes Lasting Sobriety
Compared to the more traditional methods, where addiction is addressed head-on but stops there, holistic therapies can be more effective in promoting long-term sobriety. It helps patients deal better with alcohol and drug addiction by tackling the roots of the problem. The holistic approach also focuses on retaining basic life skills, like creative problem solving and conflict management, for a better quality of life.
HARP Holistic Healing Approach for Drugs and Alcohol Recovery
Hills & Ranges Private (HARP) offers comprehensive addiction rehabilitation programs through an extensive array of tried-and-true clinical and therapeutic treatments. With an inventive, holistic approach that blends clinical and therapeutic methods, HARP can help you experience successful and long-lasting rehabilitation of your body, mind, and soul.
5i Program
HARP employs its proprietary 5i curriculum, developed by our team of clinicians and counsellors, using the most recent scientific and educational materials in AUD and mental health. The 5i recovery process is based on widely-accepted abstinence-based programs and cognitive behavioural therapy principles. We integrated them into a systematic, five-module educational process that works for everyone, regardless of the extent of their addiction.
Clinical Support
Our clinical coordinator will help you arrange individual care from physicians, nurses, counsellors, and facilitators whenever necessary. Our specialists have extensive training and experience in their respective fields to ensure we implement only comprehensive clinical care and support.
Wide Variety of Activities and Recovery Programs
While most rehabilitation centres use lectures, step-by-step programming, and rigid routines that mimic the monotony and routine of school, HARP favours a more long-lasting, engaging, and successful strategy for recovery from drugs and alcohol addiction. We incorporate a wide range of activities into your recovery because we believe that physical activity is essential to treating addiction. Our holistic approach will help rewire your brain and create a foundation that will be resilient to life’s challenges and lead to long-term success.
HARP provides a full range of therapeutic activities and facilities as part of the residential rehabilitation program, such as the following:
- Hiking trails
- Art therapy
- Dietary therapy
- Fully-equipped gym
- 5-star luxury facilities
- Mindfulness and meditation
- Private fine-dining chefs
- Equine therapy
- Day spa
- Private trainers
- Music therapy
- Yoga therapy
Long Lasting Recovery
We believe that genuine healing and a lifetime of rehabilitation are possible for those who receive sufficient personalised, expert care away from the stresses of daily life. Our opulent facilities, tucked away in the peace of nature, provide the ideal environment to rediscover yourself and uncover the answers you’ve been seeking. With the help of our unmatched team of professionals and our tried-and-true curriculum, you have all the resources you need to complete rehab just once.
Aftercare
A 2020 study claims that three out of four people eventually recover from addiction. However, we don’t like to take chances. That’s why HARP’s addiction recovery program is structured to give you confidence in your ability to recover from addiction to drugs and alcohol. We provide essential, ongoing Aftercare Support after the residential rehabilitation program, customised to your needs to help you get back on the right track.
We offer a customised aftercare program after residential rehabilitation to help you get back on track. Our HARP+ App is packed with features that can provide you with daily support, including:
- Virtual AI that offers check-ins. It can also track the recovering alcoholic’s recovery progress in real time.
- Customised health and wellness data to help you stay on course of your goal.
- Stories and background noise, which you can use as sleep aids.
- Online virtual booking systems for psychologists and counsellors.
- Emergency safety plans, including round-the-clock crisis calls to keep you accountable and safe when faced with temptations.
Try Our Professional Treatment Beyond the Rehab Centre
At HARP, we know that holistic rehabilitation programs lead to better health and well-being. That is why we offer a setting where commitment to recovery is desirable. After you successfully gain freedom from drugs and alcohol, you can transition home from the rehab centre with HARP by your side, providing the support and resources you need to stay sober.
Do you want to learn how we can support you or a loved one in overcoming the habit of addiction and starting over? Schedule a face-to-face consultation with our HARP Recovery Specialist.
