How to Recover From Drug Abuse

The excessive and repeated use of over-the-counter drugs, prescription drugs or illegal drugs is termed drug abuse. Recovering from drug abuse can be very challenging, even with professional rehabilitation and support from family and friends. However, the use of herbs and other natural therapies can help you recover by detoxifying your body and easing drug withdrawal symptoms, such as insomnia, nervousness, irritability, muscle aches and nausea. Herbs are also effective in controlling and lessening drug cravings.

Instructions

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  Get chiropractic therapy. Chiropractic manipulations and adjustments can rectify any disorders that might be contributing to physical withdrawal symptoms. Visit your local chiropractor to see how he can help you recover from drug abuse.

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  Drink valerian tea. This herb is a natural sedative. It can help you recover fast by relaxing your mind and muscles without the unwanted side effects of most anti-anxiety drugs. Valerian tea can also relax your nerves during your detoxification process.

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  Take passion flower capsules. Passion flower contains an active ingredient called chrysin that lowers blood pressure and relaxes your central nervous system, enabling you to recover faster. The recommended dosage is 100 to 250 mg once a day.

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  Take skullcap tablets. This herb can help you ease drug withdrawal symptoms while you detoxify your body. It also contains compounds, called flavonoids, and other potent active ingredients that help calm nervousness, insomnia, neuralgia and irritability. Take two 500 mg tablets twice a day.

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  Get acupuncture therapy. This treatment can help you eliminate withdrawal symptoms during detoxification. It works by correcting any imbalanced energy in your nervous system, kidneys and liver. Contact your local acupuncturist to discover how acupuncture can help you recover from drug abuse.