Holistic Treatment for Methamphetamine Addiction

Holistic treatment can be used to treat drug addiction in people. Methamphetamine addicts have serious physical and psychological problems. Holistic therapies are designed to treat the mind, spirit and entire body of the addicted individual.

How It Works

• Holistic treatment focuses on changing a person's lifestyle and introducing balance. Addressing the physical symptoms is not the main objective of treatment.

Types

• Treatment includes relaxation classes, stress relief, life coaching, massage therapy, meditation, acupuncture, herbal remedies and physical therapies that reduce the individual's urge to use.

Dual Diagnosis

• Treatment of a methamphetamine addiction commonly involves a dual diagnosis, which means the addict is diagnosed and treated for another disorder as well as substance abuse. These other conditions may include depression, anxiety and bi-polar disorder.

Information

• For more information concerning holistic addiction treatment, call the toll-free 24-hour helpline at 1-800-559-9503.

Time Frame

• Treatment length depends on factors such as how long the patient has been using meth, how much the patient relies on the drug to get through the day and how long it takes the brain to heal. Treatment can be intensive, involving more than 40 hours per week and lasting up to a year.