Drug and Alcohol Rehab uses Holistic Approach as well as Others to Treat Alcoholism and Addiction

    CANAAN, CT, August 21, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Activities such as meditation, yoga, Qui Gong and several others are offered at a drug and alcohol addiction treatment center located in northern Connecticut. Mountainside Treatment Center has been offering these treatment modalities along with many other traditional methods to provide the best possible chance of recovery to the suffering addict. Alcoholism and Drug addiction cause chemical changes in the mind as well as changes in the body. The lymph system becomes congested with toxic chemicals, the central nervous system which includes the brain becomes dependant on chemicals to regulate its functions. This often leaves the addict in a world darkened by denial and self hate, decreased self image and low self esteem.

Studies have shown that activities such as Qui Gong and Yoga help to speed up and improve the recovery process. In many cases these activities also accelerate the detoxification process by speeding up the body's lymph system, releasing harmful toxins from the body. These practices also lessen anxiety levels and improve sleep patterns which in turn give balance back to the body and mind. In the last 10 years, yoga and qui gong have become increasingly more popular in the United States for their many health benefits. Some of these benefits were just listed above along with others such as increased blood flow to the brain, increased oxygen metabolism, lower blood pressure and an overall improvement in longevity and health.

The disease of addiction is extremely powerful and gripping often closing off the person's ability to make rational decisions and get the help they need. This is why long term, residential treatment is needed for the addict and alcoholic. Intermediate and long term drug addiction treatment provides the person suffering from addiction an adequate chance to:
1) Allow sufficient time for the drugs or alcohol to leave their bodies.
2) Provide time to learn new coping mechanisms for dealing with day to day stresses.
3) Regain social and interpersonal skills
4) Give the alcoholic or drug addict the required tools and life skills to become a productive member of society again.

At Mountainside we treat everyone as an individual taking into account the many factors of their lives and circumstance as we structure a treatment plan that is the best fit for each person. For more information on addiction and its' effects on people and their families, please visit our website at http://www.mountainside.org

Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center has been helping people recover from alcoholism for over 12 years.

It's licensed and credentialed counselors and clinical staff includes an Advanced Nurse Practitioner who is a specialist in drug addiction and alcoholism treatment. The highly capable drug addiction treatment team is dedicated to providing compassionate and quality alcohol and drug treatment. In these hard economic times - Mountainside Drug Rehab is there to help. Please contact us at the number below or visit it's website at (www.mountainside.org/drug-rehab).

If you or someone you love is in need of treatment please contact us at: 800-762-5433.

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