In most cases, treating addiction requires a comprehensive approach. Evidence-based treatments such as medication and therapy are often used as they have proven to be effective at helping people manage substance use and mental health disorders.

Despite their proven efficacy, psychotherapy may not be enough to comprehensively approach a person’s recovery. They may help address the mental facet of recovery, but they may be inadequate at managing its physical and emotional aspects.

However, holistic care can offer complementary therapies to emphasise complete recovery, promote relaxation, and enhance overall wellness.

Holistic treatment options emphasise treating the whole person rather than just symptoms. They integrate health and recovery’s physical, mental, and emotional aspects. Many holistic cares are rooted in spirituality, so they also address the spiritual aspects of recovery.

These approaches prioritise natural and non-invasive methods to enhance a patient’s well-being and prevent relapse.

Holistic treatments focus on lifestyle changes, such as diet, exercise, and stress management, to encourage long-term recovery and balance.

They often involve personalised care plans tailored to individual needs, promoting self-awareness and empowerment in managing one’s health.

Holistic treatments also focus on the importance of prevention and seek to address root causes rather than merely alleviating symptoms. This comprehensive approach supports sustainable wellness, encouraging a harmonious connection between mind, body, and spirit for optimal health outcomes.

Treatment Options at Liberty Home

Liberty Home’s treatment is divided between two treatment centres. Each treatment centre focuses on different aspects of recovery. Our clinics include:

Liberty Home Clinic - South Africa

Our primary treatment centre in Cape Town, South Africa, is an inpatient treatment facility. While in this facility, patients will receive intense treatment and support for their process addictions, substance use disorders, and occurring mental health troubles. The staff at this centre will be available 24/7 so patients can have support at all hours of the day.

This centre does not offer detox, but it works with nearby medical facilities to support patients needing detox.

Liberty Home Secondary - Belgium

Our secondary treatment centre is not an inpatient rehab. Rather, Liberty Home’s Belgian facility is a sober living home. While in this facility, residents will be able to practise living independently from their addiction. They’ll undergo our Reintegration programme, teaching them the skills to navigate the world sober. They’ll also be treated with our Mindfulness programme, which encourages them to continuously choose to be sober and to avoid falling into old habits.

Potential residents must first complete an inpatient programme and detox if they relapse. For security purposes, the centre is locked down between 22:00 and 7:00.

Types of Holistic Therapy at Liberty Home

Liberty Home’s holistic treatments are an important facet of our addiction treatment. Some of the holistic care options we use include:

Mindfulness is a holistic practice that focuses on being in the present moment. It encourages patients to ground themselves, which can help them with their cravings. By focusing on the present, people in recovery can acknowledge their cravings and let them pass without acting on them.

Mindfulness

Meditation can help in addiction recovery by promoting mindfulness and self-awareness, which can help individuals recognise and manage triggers.

It reduces stress and anxiety, which are common relapse factors, by calming the mind and fostering emotional stability. Meditation can also improve focus and self-control, both of which are for managing cravings. Meditation also enhances overall mental well-being, supporting long-term recovery. Through regular practice, meditation can create a sense of inner peace and resilience, which is crucial for maintaining sobriety.

Meditation

Hiking can help addiction recovery by providing physical exercise, which boosts endorphin levels and improves mood. The natural environment reduces stress, anxiety, and depression, common triggers for relapse.

Hiking can encourage mindfulness and give those in recovery a sense of accomplishment, enhancing self-esteem and mental clarity.

Going on hikes can offer a healthy outlet for coping with cravings and emotional struggles. Furthermore, hiking can build social connections and support networks, which are crucial for long-term sobriety and well-being.

Hiking

Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that can aid in addiction recovery by stimulating the release of endorphins, which can help a person manage their cravings and ease some withdrawal symptoms.

By restoring balance to the body’s energy systems, acupuncture supports detox and reduces anxiety.

Acupuncture

Golf can help with addiction recovery by providing patients with non-stretching physical activity. This can manage stress and promote relaxation without straining the body.

The focus and concentration required in golf can improve mental clarity and self-control.

Furthermore, golf is played on outdoor courses and spending time outdoors and engaging in a social sport can enhance a person's mood, build a support network, and foster a sense of accomplishment.

Golf

Museum visits can also aid recovery by offering a stimulating and serene environment that fosters mindfulness and distraction from cravings. Engaging with art and exhibits can enhance emotional well-being and cognitive focus.

Visiting museums' cultural and educational aspects can provide a sense of purpose and enrichment.

Additionally, museum tours' social interaction and structured activity can build supportive connections and offer a healthy diversion from addictive behaviours.

Museum Visits

Sightseeing can be a tool in a person's recovery journey. Sightseeing can help by offering a refreshing change of environment and reducing stress. Exploring new places can provide a healthy distraction from cravings and enhance mental health. The physical activity involved in going from one attraction to another also promotes overall health, while the new experiences can boost mood and self-esteem.

Sightseeing also fosters mindfulness and a sense of accomplishment, helping individuals build positive routines and social connections, all supporting long-term sobriety.

Sightseeing

What are the Benefits of Holistic Health Approaches?

Complementary and alternative medicine practices can have numerous health benefits. Many holistic medicine approaches, such as yoga, are also popular exercises. This can help many people in treatment for addiction recover their physical health.

Holistic treatments can also help support a person’s mental wellness as well. Many holistic treatments, such as yoga and mindfulness, have been known to alleviate the symptoms of depression and anxiety. By alleviating these symptoms, holistic treatments can enhance a patient’s emotional well-being.

The mental and physical health benefits can support a person’s long-term health and recovery. They can help a person manage stress disorders and chronic pain without using potentially addictive medication.

Making different lifestyle choices is also an important part of overall recovery, and holistic treatment approaches can help support these lifestyle changes by emphasising the importance of exercise, eating a balanced diet, and getting enough rest.

Furthermore, holistic health treatments address all aspects of health, fostering a balanced and integrated approach to wellness and leading to more harmonious and sustainable health outcomes.

Discover a Holistic Approach With Liberty Home

Some people don’t believe in holistic care. They think that the only thing that can fix a person is a pill or surgery. However, holistic treatments can help people relax and keep their mental and physical health in check.

While they may not be backed up by scientific evidence, they can still help a lot of people recover from addiction. Many recovery journeys would not have been possible without integrating holistic treatment into the care approach.

At Liberty Home, we are advocates for comprehensive recovery, and we’ll be here to help people overcome their troubles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holistic Therapy Different from Evidence-Based?

Yes. Holistic therapy and evidence-based therapy diverge primarily in their approaches. Holistic therapies focus on treating the whole person, whereas evidence-based therapy relies on scientifically proven treatments.

Is Holistic Treatment Part of the Programme at Liberty Home?

Liberty Home’s inpatient treatment programme includes evidence-based and alternative therapies.

Does Holistic Therapy Work For Substance Use?

Yes, holistic therapies can work for substance use disorder. Holistic therapies can help a person distract themselves from their cravings, thereby minimising the chances of relapsing.