TMeditation Therapy Programhe physical effects of drug or alcohol addiction are easy to notice. For example, people with an addiction may lose a significant amount of weight quickly or suddenly begin losing their teeth. These signs are clear to everyone around them, and loved ones may express concern about the addiction.

The mental effects of addiction, however, are more challenging to identify. At Baltimore Detox Center, our team believes that treating mental health is essential for effective addiction treatment. We provide a wide array of addiction treatment therapies because therapeutic approaches that may work for some may not work for others. One of the addiction treatment therapies that we recommend is meditation therapy.

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Meditation Therapy Overview

Meditation has been used for years as a set of techniques for relaxation and reflection. While meditation has long been used for religious and spiritual purposes, everyone can enjoy the mental awareness and clarity that can result from consistent meditation. There are many different forms of meditation, but the most common forms focus on:

  • Breathing – Focusing on inhalation and exhalation
  • Muscle relaxation – Bringing awareness to each part of your body
  • Mantra-based – Repeating a word or phrase out loud or internally
  • Guided meditation – A trained teacher verbally guiding you through the meditation
  • Movement meditation – This can involve physical activity, such as walking, yoga, or hiking, and you remain mindful of the body as it moves

At Baltimore Detox Center, our meditation therapy program blends aspects of these meditation forms to create a hybrid meditation program for those in treatment. We have found that this practice has been beneficial for many people who have engaged in addiction treatment.

Meditation Therapy and Addiction

Meditation therapy is a natural choice for addiction treatment therapies because the practice encourages the participant to accept past experiences, including painful emotions, rather than react to them with aversion and avoidance. Aversion and avoidance often become drug or alcohol abuse to numb emotional pain. Meditation challenges people to confront the past in order to focus on the present. 

Also, meditation therapy gives people the opportunity to practice mindfulness. Basically, mindfulness is being aware of what is happening in the present moment. Being mindful makes it easier to enjoy events in life as they occur. When mindfulness becomes part of meditation therapy, people are less likely to dwell in the past and more likely to center on making connections to the world around them. They become more fully engaged in activities and can deal with adversity in a healthy way that does not involve drug or alcohol abuse. 

Benefits of Meditation Therapy

Many benefits result from meditation therapy at Baltimore Detox Center. The positive outcomes of meditation therapy include:

  • Reduces anxiety
  • Enhances focus
  • Increases mindfulness
  • Eases stress
  • Calms the mind
  • Builds self-confidence 

If you are using meditation therapy as part of your addiction treatment plan, you may experience other benefits that are not mentioned here. The only requirement for meditation therapy is an open mind, so everyone can feel the positive results of meditation in recovery. 

Find Clarity and Focus with Baltimore Detox Center’s Meditation Therapy Program

The meditation therapy program at Baltimore Detox Center is one of our many addiction treatment therapies that help people progress in their recovery journeys. If you are curious about meditation therapy, our team fully endorses the efficacy of meditation as a means of regaining control of your life from addiction. Learn more from our team today by calling [Direct] or by completing our secure online form. Discover how meditation can be a powerful tool in your recovery.