Category Archives: Alternative Therapies

  • What Is Holistic Psychiatry?
    Friday, February 25th, 2022

    What Is Holistic Psychiatry?

    Holistic refers to the “whole person” approach in health care interventions. It is considered a simultaneous focus on a person’s body and mind for complete and total healing. There are various treatment centers that view holistic approaches such as...
  • A Comparison: Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab Success Rates, Harmony Place
    Thursday, October 7th, 2021

    A Comparison: Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab Success Rates, Harmony Place

    When you’re looking for addiction treatment, you’ll need to choose an inpatient or outpatient rehab program to begin your recovery process. Many people want to know a facility’s rehab success rate before committing. It’s important to understand that success...
  • Identifying Alternatives to Antidepressants
    Thursday, September 30th, 2021

    Identifying Alternatives to Antidepressants

    If the idea of using alternatives to antidepressants makes you comfortable, then you have an opportunity to experiment with other medicines and techniques. Depression can be defined as a mood disorder where a person experiences persistent feelings of sadness...
  • Exploring the Advantages of Acupuncture for Addiction Treatment
    Sunday, March 7th, 2021

    Exploring the Advantages of Acupuncture for Addiction Treatment

    When it comes to addiction recovery it’s all about healing. Healing the mind. Healing the body. While the concept of traditional therapy methods does a great job of healing the mind, caring for and healing the body is equally...
  • Understanding the Benefits of Massage Therapy
    Thursday, February 25th, 2021

    Understanding the Benefits of Massage Therapy

    As the concept of drug and alcohol rehab has evolved and treatment professionals have learned more and more about what works and what doesn’t, the idea of alternative treatment methods has taken off. When it comes to the idea...
  • Should CBD Play a Role in Addiction Treatment?
    Saturday, August 10th, 2019

    Should CBD Play a Role in Addiction Treatment?

    Can CBD Oil be used as a safe and stable part of addiction treatment? Let’s dive in and see what makes this possible. CBD oil, or cannabidiol oil, is taken from the cannabis plant, the same plant that provides...
  • Yoga Can Change Your Brain—And Helps You Treat Addiction
    Wednesday, May 8th, 2019

    Yoga Can Change Your Brain—And Helps You Treat Addiction

    Yoga has become more and more popular in the United States over the last few decades—and for good reason. The healing practice follows traditional Indian techniques to strengthen the body, relax the mind, and improve both physical and mental...
  • The Importance of Pain Management in Rehab and Recovery from Painkillers
    Friday, April 13th, 2018

    The Importance of Pain Management in Rehab and Recovery from Painkillers

    Here at Harmony Place, we understand the importance of pain management during rehabilitation for painkiller addiction. Our clients’ struggles with painkiller addictions often are rooted in chronic pain. Many began taking painkillers due to constant back pain, arthritis or...
  • Using Mindfulness in Addiction Treatment Therapy
    Friday, April 6th, 2018

    Using Mindfulness in Addiction Treatment Therapy

    It is a natural human inclination to seek pleasure and to evade uneasiness and distress, but research indicates we are not always aware of this innate inclination. For example, we might pick up our tablets or cell phones to...
  • Baclofen And Alcoholism Treatment: Will It Work?
    Tuesday, April 4th, 2017

    Baclofen And Alcoholism Treatment: Will It Work?

    Baclofen is a medication that has historically been used to treat multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries. Recently, studies have been conducted that test the efficacy of using Baclofen for alcoholism. Results have so far been inconclusive. Like many...