Meditation is a mind-body practice that promotes relaxation and peace of mind. We integrate it into our treatment programs at Tranquil Shores to address substance misuse and co-occurring conditions involving trauma, depression, anxiety or other mood disorders. Our holistic approach to treatment enables us to help many clients reclaim their lives and can assist you, too.
Meditation for Drug Addiction at Tranquil Shores
We guide meditation to instill skills and habits for a quality life post-treatment. Your counselor will recommend the best meditation techniques and demonstrate how to perform them well.
Once you have mastered the skill, you can practice it daily at the beach or condo. You can also join group meditation sessions to practice with other clients.
How Meditation Affects the Brain
Concentration during meditation triggers neurons to send neurochemical signals more often and boosts fast communication between the brain and the body. It elevates the release of feel-good neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine and gamma-aminobutyric (GABA).
Meditation replaces high-alert waves associated with mental health disorders with slow ones to promote relaxation and deep focus. It reduces activity in the brain region responsible for rumination and boosts awareness. This elevated awareness draws the client into the present moment and detaches them from challenging emotions.
“It’s what they call the hamster wheel in your head”, says Tranquil Shores former client Ann B. “I knew the results were positive but couldn’t entertain the thought of sitting still.”
Meditation Techniques for Alcohol Addiction and Other Drugs
You and your counselor will choose the meditation technique suitable for your condition and preferences. The different techniques are:
- Mindful: This meditation focuses on increasing awareness of the current moment by evaluating your experiences, thoughts and feelings without judgment.
- Mantra: When practicing this meditation method, you’ll repeat a mantra quietly or aloud to help your mind focus and calm your thoughts.
- Movement: This form of meditation entails engaging in an activity like walking and focusing on it to attain peace of mind.
- Focused: During this meditation, concentrate on the sound of a bell, an object or the smell of a fire so you can relax.
- Spiritual: This meditation method involves connecting with your spirituality and beliefs.
The Importance of Meditation for Addiction Recovery
Meditation therapy offers several benefits that ease the recovery journey. They include:
- Minimizing stress: Focusing on awareness, a sense, movement, a repeated phrase or spiritual connection can replace stress, worry and anxiety with tranquility.
- Promoting brain neuroplasticity: Meditation induces brain neuroplasticity — the rewiring of the brain — which can boost your ability to regulate emotions. This restructuring of the brain can benefit you if you’re dealing with a co-occurring disorder.
- Increasing peace of mind: Routine meditation can detach you from challenging thoughts and emotions and promote a still and serene life.
- Building mental resilience: Frequent meditation can train your brain to pay attention and remain disciplined. This practice can, in turn, promote mental resilience to avoid cravings and regulate feelings and emotions.
- Improving sleep quality: The relaxation and peace of mind you obtain from meditation reinforces better and deeper sleep for healing.
- Boosting self-awareness: Meditation boosts emotional and thought perception, empowering you to recognize and avoid substance misuse triggers.
Call today or contact us online to learn how to turn the hamster wheel off in your head and Reclaim Your Life!
Join Our Florida-Based Treatment Center to Reclaim Your Life
Changing your life begins with a decision to recover. Once you’re ready to take the next step, consider joining Tranquil Shores. We’re a treatment center that embraces conventional and alternative medicine to address substance use disorders and dual diagnosis.
We stand out from other centers because we focus on knowing you. Our 3-to-1 client-to-counselor ratio and weekly sessions with your primary therapist empower us to perceive your needs, experiences, challenges and goals. We can build an individualized treatment plan for optimal results with this information.
Reach out to us at 727-391-7001 to talk to an admission specialist. You can also contact us online.