What is alcohol addiction
Alcohol addiction is a term used to describe a physical, psychological and or emotional dependency and abuse on a particular substance and related act, ritual, or behaviour. Addiction presents itself in many different forms, the most common of which is the dependency on alcohol. The roots are located predominantly in stress and anxiety disorders, and addictive behaviours serve as a temporary relief to these symptoms.
Alcohol Addiction can develop quickly or over a long period. The person loses control and the ability to stop when they had planned to. The substance or behaviour begins to control and manipulate a person’s life. People are often referred to as being an ‘addict’ and having an ‘addiction’ once this pattern of behaviour has taken root. In its most chronic state, the addicts’ main purpose, function and desire are to ‘feed’ the addiction. This cultivates an endless cycle of unhealthy behaviour which triggers an overwhelming sense to ‘use more, more frequently’ to feel satisfied. This ‘using’ behaviour becomes the only means of pleasure or ‘escape’ for the addict. Eventually, addiction causes an often-devastating impact on all areas of life, resulting in chronic health conditions, poor social engagement, isolation, work problems, family and relationship breakdown, a chaotic lifestyle, debt, or financial problems.
How we treat alcohol addiction
At THE BALANCE Luxury Alcohol Addiction Rehab & Treatment Center, we use a holistic and person-centred treatment method for ‘recovery’ from addiction. Our program incorporates a combination of talking therapies, complementary therapies and medical treatments. Together these treatments build a program to help you identify and explore the underlying ‘causes’ of alcohol addiction; we enable you to connect with and address difficulties and teach you the necessary skills required to change the addictive behaviour. We call this method of treatment ‘a prescription for life’.
THE BALANCE program does not only work to heal or mend the presenting symptom or problem, we endeavour to provide you with a lasting change in behaviour to overcome the unhealthy addictive behaviour patterns. We begin by asking you to be ‘curious’ about what brought you to this point in your life, and then help you to explore solutions to the underlying problems. This method is proven to lead to lifelong positive change.
YOU MAY CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
> We ask you to think about the Pro’s and Cons to ‘using’?
> What do I achieve from using?
> What does ‘using’ take away in my life?
> Why do I need to ‘use’ to feel good?
> How do I feel before, during and after ‘using’?
> How do I feel when I do not ‘use’?
> When did this behaviour begin?
> What was going on in my life?
> Do I know how I feel; am I ‘happy’ and content with my life and myself?
> Do I feel like I become a different person when I use?
> Is my ‘using’ harming my health, relationships, family, work, finance, and lifestyle?
If you would like to speak in confidence to a member of our team, please contact us, and we will be in touch with you shortly.
CONTACT INFORMATIONA unique method
a successful and proven concept focusing on underlying causesa swiss innovation rebalancing body & brain biochemistry
Our biochemical imbalance can be affected by diet and stressful life events, but it often goes back to genetics and epigenetics. We do specific biochemical laboratory testing to determine an individual’s biochemical imbalance. Combining the results of the lab tests with anamnestic information and clinical tests, we prescribe an individualized and compounded vitamin, mineral, nutrient protocol to help our patients recover from various disease states.
more infoYour treatment begins with an extensive assessment and diagnosis of your presenting issues, which consists of a full-body medical check-up including laboratory, psychiatric assessment, orthomolecular assessment as well as a nutritional assessment.
more infoOur therapists will work with you using several proven trauma treatment techniques on your healing of trauma and other stress disorders.
more infoOur medical experts combine the best from general and alternative medicine to support you individually; providing myoreflex therapy, osteopathy, lymphatic drainage, and the latest technology-based therapies such as biofeedback, neurofeedback, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), heart rate variability and sleep pattern measurement will enable you to address problem areas and build a healthier lifestyle.
more infoOur program consists of treating only one client at a time individually designed to help you with all the problematic aspects of your life. A private counselor will company you 24/7 during your stay which makes the treatment very efficient. All individual treatment sessions such as CBT, schema therapy, systemic therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and more will be held at your private residence.
more infoWhile living in a luxury residence, you will be receiving a first-class service and experience supreme hospitality by your private chef and butler, limousine and driver, maid, and many more.
more infoYou will experience a range of complementary therapies including art therapy, equine-assisted therapy, music therapy, brain training, acupuncture, massage, personal training. Together with our lifestyle and mindfulness techniques, all are designed to help you recognize and change unhealthy behaviors and enable you to build a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.
more infoOur chef and nutrition specialist will design your personalized diet plan supporting your body & mind recovery as well as design a specific diet to help with your weight loss. Use of the gym, a personal trainer, yoga, other fitness workshops, and nutrition workshops will help you to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Our fitness expert will design a fitness program tailor-made for you to enable you to reach and maintain your ideal weight.
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