Substance Abuse Alternative Treatment

Substance Abuse Medicine

Holistic treatments are now being used for many different ailments, including substance abuse. Here are a few choices to consider:

Exercise and Meditation - Anxiety and stress are common components of substance abuse. The abuser can find some relief in exercise and meditation, both proven stress-reducers. Exercise, including yoga, can boost endorphins, release muscle tension, improve sleep, and reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

Acupuncture and Massage - Both of these treatments have the same purpose as exercise and meditation: help the abuser find peace of mind, which could help in the fight quit their substance of choice.

Herbal Treatment - Herbs such as valerian, chamomile, peppermint and skullcap have been used separately or together to treat substance abuse.

Music Therapy - Researchers from the University of Queensland in Australia found that music therapy has promise as an approach in substance abuse treatment. Another study at the University of Georgia found that music therapy significantly helped with emotional issues for the female participants.