Treating Addictions

Below are our 9 articles in the 'treating addictions' category:

Abstinence and Helping to Overcome Addictions
To choose to abstain from something is to decide to remove all potentially damaging behaviours and substance use from life. For a former addict, a particular substance activity may be targetted ...
Acupuncture for Addiction
Acupuncture is becomming increasingly accepted as a legitimate method of helping overcome addiction. It helps reduce cravings and helps the body cope with the symptoms of withdrawal such as ...
Choosing The Right Treatment
Any person wishing to beat their addiction should be well informed of the options open to them that may help them achieve their goal. Drug replacement therapy, psychotherapy, counselling, behavioural ...
Counselling for an Addiction
Counselling is the exploration of a person’s life depicting the issues that are causing upset and distress emotional pain or the aims the person would like to achieve. These factors are addressed ...
Effects of Withdrawal
Suffering from the effects of withdrawal is part of the recovery process in overcoming an addiction. Any substance or medication that has the ability to cause a physical dependence has the potential ...
Hypnosis for an Addiction
Hypnosis may be considered in the treatment of addiction control once the initial period of detoxification has passed. To be successful, the individual must be totally willing to want to succeed in ...
Psychotherapeutic Interventions
Psychotherapy is a method used in the treatment of addictions and invovles the addict attending sessions accompanied by a qualified therapist. The approach used by the therpaist is tailored to the ...
Substitute Medication
If an addict is serious about wanting to give up their habit, there are a number of substitute medications available; most with a prescription. Discussion should take place with the GP to determine ...
Using Self-Help Techniques to Stay Free of Addictions
The market of self-help products is vast. Each person will have their preference as to what methods are most suited to their needs. Those facing overcoming addiction will most often benefit from ...

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