Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers near Pacifica, CA

Pacifica addiction treatment programs can often be split into two groups: traditional and holistic. Traditional programs rely on 12-step methods pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous, and they may utilize medications to help ease physical symptoms of addiction and withdrawal.

Holistic programs, by contrast, may rely on alternative medicine techniques, such as yoga or acupuncture, instead of medications. In some cases, these therapies have been proven helpful. For example, a study in the journal Clinical Psychiatry News found that 53 women who were given eight weeks of yoga therapy for fibromyalgia saw an improvement in their symptoms. If these women had been using drugs or alcohol to control their pain, perhaps yoga could provide them with an alternative route that isn't addictive. It's easy to see how these methods might fit into an addiction treatment program.

*Alternative Therapy Options

Holistic programs can utilize a variety of alternative therapies to help patients, but common choices include:

• Yoga
• Art therapy
• Massage
• Guided imagery or meditation

If you're not certain where to begin your search for Pacifica addiction treatment programs, we can help. Our addiction experts can help you find a program that provides the treatments you need and the amenities that can help you to stay motivated. Please call us today.