The Elements of Treatment

Each addiction treatment program may not be applicable to all drug-misusers. In order to perform the right approach to a particular person, clinicians require patients to undergo medical evaluation so as to learn the current drug and alcohol one is addicted to. Allow us to uncover these elements that are stealing your life.

The psychological aspect of a person is greatly involved in all addiction cases. It may also be a culprit to one’s decision to abuse drugs and alcohol. With psychological testing, we will be able to know the patient’s history and current mental health condition as well as other aspects that are presenting symptoms.

Not only do doctors evaluate the patients’ mental health, but we will also know how well the patients’ are with other people during their rehabilitation stage. We will pay attention to your behavior, ability to decide and express yourself, reasoning, and mood when you’re alone or with others. This gives us more promising results with the treatment programs.

Allow us to see through the problems that are causing you to resort to drug use. Let us heal your anxiety, fear, depression, schizophrenia, and other mental problems. Hand-in-hand, we will bring back the natural state and function of your brain.

The ability to think rationally can be reduced when your body is contaminated with toxic chemicals from drugs and alcohol. Attention and memory are also affected by the addiction. With cognitive testing, we will be able to know how much of your cognition has been affected.

Once a person has been addicted to any forms of illegal drugs, one cannot think and function normally. After finding the results of the patient’s cognitive testing, we will be able to know what types of programs will help you regain the brain’s natural health through cognitive retraining.

There are times when the present drug treatment programs are not at all efficient to the drug misuser. This could be because of the patient’s genetics. The genetics of a person have a huge influence on his response to drugs and drug treatment programs. With pharmacogenetics testing, we will be able to formulate a method that will fit his condition.

This is a well-defined drug test that needs well-defined results in order to know the amount of drugs present in the patient’s body as well as the type of drug one is currently using. Toxicology testing examines the patient’s blood, urine, sweat, saliva, hair, and stomach.

Unhealthy thought patterns can be the reason for becoming addicted to a particular object—be it drugs, cigarette, alcohol, sex and pornography, or gambling. With cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), negative and passive thinking can be corrected. Let us become the medium to help you develop positive thought patterns.

As the name implies, SFBT is an approach that encourages patients to think of solutions when faced with challenges, rather than engage in problem-solving. There is a thin line between solution-building and problem-solving. The former refers to exploring the current resources and finding solutions, while the latter focuses on the past and present problems.

Being mindful has a positive effect toward a person’s view of life, future, and his present situation. The mind is a powerful element within us that subtly dictates what you should do and should not do. Most of the time, we do not define whether the mind’s commands are right or wrong. Mindfulness is a process wherein you can tame and control your mind.

Psychoeducational Groups are an age-old drug addiction treatment wherein doctors educate patients all about drugs and its deadly consequences. Classes are structured in group-specific lessons, which are done with the use of videotapes, audio, and in-person lectures. With this, patients will gain knowledge as to how one can properly cope with phobia, stress, and depression.

This is becoming an in-demand form of therapy that is commonly used in dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EDMR) is a form of therapy wherein the psychiatrist narrates a disturbing event while moving his fingers in front of the patient’s eyes. This experiment aims to examine the person’s emotions while recalling events.

The relationship between the patient and his family members is a major consideration as to how a person acts toward drugs and alcohol. With Basic Strategic Family Therapy, clinicians will provide effective programs that will successfully strengthen relationship and encourage troubled people to find sanctuary in the comfort of his home come tough times.

Group therapy has been widely practiced worldwide. Not only is it beneficial for patients to see that there are others who are also suffering from the same condition as they are but it also helps provide them with a hope that they can make it through the healing process just as others did.

Neuro Feedback is one of the best treatments for ADHD diagnosed patients. It is a very high-tech procedure which includes the careful observation of the brain’s activity. The therapy aims to correct undesired brain activity and re-enforce desirable feedback. It has received the highest rating from the American Academy of Pediatrics as a leading treatment for ADHD patients.

Yoga and Meditation are distinct and yet they are, in essence, the same. It is a journey of self-discovery—a lifestyle that promotes freedom and real happiness. Yoga promotes harmony from within which gradually extends outwards. Meditation gives knowledge and liberation that are beyond material considerations.

Nature has one of the most fascinating healing properties that is yet to be explained. For most of us who are caught in the daily hustle and bustle of modern life, getting out and experiencing the beauty of nature is one of the most rewarding things we could do. Rejuvenate, refresh and live the life outdoors.

Family Therapy is a process of healing and rekindling our family ties. It is a psychological process wherein we take the time to re-establish our relationship with our loved ones. Benefits derived from such a therapy include, but is not limited to, better communication between family members and the resolution of conflicts.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an effective method of treating negative thought patterns such as anxiety, stress, depression, sleep and eating problems, as well as the ability to decide correctly and sanely. Our goal is to help our patients manage their behavior and outlook in life by improving their cognition.