Holistic Drug Rehab in Minnesota

Holistic drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs provide treatment for substance abuse without the use of chemical interventions. Instead of treating drug use with other drugs and medications, holistic rehabs use alternative natural methods. And because these programs attempt to address the underlying causes of addiction, they can take longer than other traditional methods on average.

Holistic treatment programs create a solid recovery foundation based on abstinence and relapse prevention. Since patients aren’t given unnecessary drugs and medications, they develop skills and often find confidence in sobriety that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. These programs target the core issues that lead people to use substances to cope with life, so those who succeed with holistic rehab often don’t need subsequent treatment or a strict regimen of support after completion.

Holistic treatment may be the best option for someone who hasn’t found success with previous treatment episodes or traditional models that utilize medication to treat substance use disorder. For example, suppose someone relapses after completing traditional avenues that place them on Suboxone or methadone. In that case, they may find that the approach of complete abstinence and the alternative therapies provided by a holistic program gives them better control over their recovery.

After completing holistic rehab, most people follow their aftercare plan that was thoroughly developed while in treatment. It may include participating in support group meetings or outpatient services, but many holistic programs graduates find they don’t need them. Depending on the program, there may be in-house services the graduate can attend after completion on an outpatient basis, but each program may approach aftercare differently.

The questions from Addicted.org’s “Ask a Professional” are answered by Michael Leach, CCMA. If you need further clarification on any of the questions above or have any other questions you can contact him directly at [email protected].