What Is Holistic Drug Rehab?

What Is Holistic Drug Rehab at Ranch at Dove Tree?

Holistic drug treatment is a form of addiction recovery that goes beyond simply stopping drug use. It takes a whole-person approach, focusing on healing the mind, body, and spirit to achieve lasting well-being and reduce the risk of relapse.

Here are some key aspects:

  • Comprehensive Approach: Unlike traditional rehab that primarily addresses physical dependence, holistic treatment tackles the root causes of addiction. Therapists delve into underlying issues like past traumas, mental health conditions, or social factors that may have contributed to substance abuse.

  • Integration of Therapies: Holistic rehab incorporates traditional evidence-based methods like medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) alongside complementary and alternative therapies (CAM). Here are some examples of CAM therapies used:

    • Nutritional Counseling: Optimizes diet to provide the body with the nutrients needed for optimal physical and mental health during recovery.
    • Mind-Body Therapies: Techniques like yoga, meditation, and massage therapy promote relaxation, stress reduction, and self-awareness. These can help individuals manage cravings and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
    • Acupuncture: May help alleviate withdrawal symptoms and restore balance in the body.

  • Focus on Wellness: Holistic treatment emphasizes building a strong foundation for recovery through healthy lifestyle practices. This might involve:

    • Regular Exercise: Promotes physical fitness and overall well-being.
    • Healthy Eating: Provides the body with the essential nutrients for healing.
    • Mindfulness Practices: Techniques like meditation can help develop self-awareness and emotional regulation.

Benefits of Holistic Drug Treatment:

Holistic drug treatment isn’t a new idea. The Ranch Dove Tree knows that you are a complex and unique individual. Treating your whole person, not just your alcohol or drug use, is how The Ranch at Dove Tree develops and implements your treatment. Effective alcohol and drug rehab must also include treatment of any co-occurring issues. You may be experiencing depression or anxiety or have experienced trauma in your past. These, along with alcohol and drug use, need to be addressed in order for your recovery to be successful.

  • Improved Overall Health: Addresses not just addiction but also underlying physical and mental health issues that may have contributed to substance abuse.
  • Reduced Risk of Relapse: Provides individuals with a wider range of coping mechanisms to manage stress, triggers, and cravings.
  • Empowerment: Empowers individuals to take charge of their well-being, develop a sense of self-worth, and live a healthier life.

Examples of Holistic Drug Treatment at The Ranch at Dove Tree

The Ranch at Dove Tree incorporates holistic principles throughout their addiction treatment programs. Here are some specific examples of how Ranch at Dove Tree integrates holistic therapies:

1. Supplemental Therapies: In addition to traditional therapies like CBT, they offer a variety of experiential therapies that target different aspects of well-being:

  • Art Therapy & Music Therapy: These therapies allow for creative expression, fostering self-discovery, emotional processing, and stress reduction.
  • Personal Training and Wellness Classes: Exercise is a crucial component of holistic rehab. The Ranch at Dove Tree offers programs to improve physical fitness and promote overall well-being.
  • Nutritional Counseling: A focus on healthy eating habits provides the body with the nutrients needed for optimal physical and mental health during recovery.

2. Focus on Environment: The Ranch’s setting on 15 acres of Texas plains is designed to promote a sense of peace and tranquility. Natural lighting and comfortable living spaces are emphasized to create a serene environment conducive to healing.

3. Outdoor Adventure Program (in their 60-day program): This program utilizes spending time in nature and physical challenges to build self-confidence, resilience, and teamwork skills.

4. Family Therapy (with a special experiential Family Week): Addiction impacts the entire family. The Ranch at Dove Tree incorporates family therapy sessions into their program, and their Family Week program provides a unique opportunity for families to heal and rebuild relationships.

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Holistic Drug Rehab Is Integrated Into All of The Ranch at Dove Tree’s Programs

In combination with a 12-step foundational model, The Ranch at Dove Tree integrates holistic drug treatment into each of our programs and facilities. In addition to residential holistic drug rehab, our continuum of care includes:

Treatment in every program at The Ranch at Dove Tree is coordinated and implemented by a professional counselor. The Ranch at Dove Tree integrates holistic principles:

  • Blending Traditional and Alternative Therapies: They combine evidence-based methods like CBT with therapies like yoga, meditation, and nutritional counseling.
  • Focus on Overall Well-being: Their programs address physical and mental health alongside addiction, promoting healthy lifestyle practices.
  • Emphasis on Environment: The natural setting and comfortable living spaces contribute to a holistic healing environment.

Recovery resiliency is possible, even for those who have relapsed or been resistant to treatment. The Ranch at Dove Tree moves beyond the substance use and treats the whole person. Our approach is unique, and we’d like to tell you more! Feel free to contact our admissions counselor at 806.307.2003. Asking for help isn’t easy; we understand how difficult it can be. With a supportive team dedicated to your recovery, that difficult first step becomes a life worth living!