Around half of the Americans have a family member or a close friend who has the problem of drug addiction. This statistic alone shows the severity of the epidemic.
Drug addiction might begin with a conscious decision to experiment, but once the addiction kicks in, it’s no longer a choice. It becomes an uncontrollable urge that requires treatment.
It has been found that drugs interfere with normal brain functioning and can cause long-term damages. The dependency caused by drugs is both physical and psychological.
Physical dependence means that when the person stops taking drugs, he/she experiences withdrawal symptoms, such as insomnia, headaches, vomiting, etc. On the other hand, psychological symptoms include the mind being habitual to drugs and the absence causes intense craving.
Some Causes of Drug Addiction
Causes of drug addiction will vary from person to person. Here are some common reasons why people start taking drugs:
- Peer pressure
- Experimentation
- Escape from life’s problems
- Pain relief
- Enjoyment
Hypnosis – A Ray of Hope
Previously considered a fad, medical professionals have now begun to understand the power of hypnosis as a full-fledged therapeutic procedure. It is a science of using the person’s subconscious mind to bring about positive changes. From finding the real reasons behind a person’s drug addiction to suggesting better ways of coping, the technique can be really effective.
Typically, the therapist talks to the person about different areas of their life. They then provide the means to let the client relax and get into a trance-like state. Once they have broken the shackles, they can revamp the subconscious mind’s programming and change the faulty thought patterns.
Hypnosis Benefits for Drug Addiction
Hypnosis has been found to be quite effective in drug addiction treatment. A research studying the effectiveness of ‘group hypnosis for drug addicts’ showed that it could be quite useful with opioid addiction.
Here are some of its other benefits:
- It can help you calm down when experiencing withdrawal symptoms. The therapeutic technique can help manage them well.
- It can minimize the mental and physical agony. With incredible relaxation and breathing exercises, it can alleviate all kinds of pain.
- It can provide behavioral techniques to deal more effectively with addiction. Since it works on the subconscious level, the changes it brings about can be long-lasting.
- It also works on the overall emotional wellbeing. This allows the person to deal better with the overwhelming emotions.
Rekha Shrivastava is a certified hypnotist and rehabilitation counselor in Rochester, New York. Using effective hypnosis techniques, she helps people kick their drug addiction habits. She also offers Skype sessions for people residing outside of New York. Visit her website for free consultation.
Sources
https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/10/31/16580738/survey-drug-addiction-opioid-epidemic
http://www.hypnotherapy-directory.org.uk/articles/drugabuse.html#treatmentfordrugaddiction
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