Complementary Alternative Medicine Therapies

What is Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM)?

“A large and diverse set of systems of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention based on philosophies and techniques other than those used in conventional Western medicine, often derived from traditions of medical practice used in other (non-Western) cultures. Such practices may be described as alternative, that is, existing as a body separate from and as a replacement for conventional Western medicine, or complementary, that is, used in addition to conventional Western practice. CAM is characterized by its focus on the whole person as a unique individual, on the energy of the body and its influence on health and disease, on the healing power of nature and the mobilization of the body’s own resources to heal itself, and on the treatment of the underlying causes, rather than symptoms, of disease.”  Mosby’s Medical Dictionary, 8th edition. © 2009

The NBRC Complementary Alternative Medicine Program

The CAM therapies utilized at New Beginnings Recovery Center (NBRC) have proven scientific evidence of safety and effectiveness.  Our Integrative Detox Program patients enjoy an accelerated healing and restoration of the brain’s neurotransmitter sites damaged by addiction. This in turn results in a significant reduction in acute and post acute withdrawal symptoms typically associated with the detox and recovery process.  In fact, Integrative Detox Program patients report that they experience fewer symptoms, lesser severity and a faster recovery. All patients at NBRC have the option to add CAM therapies to complement our standard detox program.

CAM Therapies Include:

• The Restore™ Neurotransmitter Restoration Program –  IV amino acid, vitamin and mineral infusions which provides a quicker and more thorough restoration of nutritional and neurotransmitter function to help alleviate many of the symptoms of the drug or alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
• Supplemental oral vitamin, mineral and amino acid therapy during and post IV infusion to complement the repletion of essential nutritionional regimen.
• Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) which is theorized to increase mood and decrease anxiety by stimulating the release of endorphins and certain neurotransmitters in the brain which are responsible for this.
• Nutritional Support to improve the body’s ability to fight and respond to illness, as well as to repair the damage done through years of neglect and damage due to the presence of an addictive disorder.
• Hypnotherapy by a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and clinical hypnotherapist. This has been shown to be effective in many cases for those patients dealing with addictive disorder, including drugs, alcohol and nicotine; issues with pain and anxiety; and those wishing to achieve a state of inner peace and a respite from their everyday worries.
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Visual Imagery techniques to assist the individual achieve a state of mind where they can better find solutions for their problems.