Holistic approaches are part of many recovery programs.
They can help you heal and grow through all stages of recovery.
- Gardening
Gardening can be calming, meaningful and enjoyable – whether it’s having potted plants in your home, joining a community garden, or growing your own flowers or vegetables. As a form of therapy, healing gardens are often used at addiction treatment centers.
The American Horticultural Therapy Association
Learn more about gardening as a therapy.
Research StudiesResearch Studies
This study looked at the impact of an in-prison gardening therapy program on 33 people with a history of substance abuse disorder. Levels of tension, distress and other emotional factors that can make you vulnerable to addiction showed a meaningful decrease.
Henry J. Richards PhD & Debra M. Kafami MBA (1999) Impact of Horticultural Therapy on Vulnerability and Resistance to Substance Abuse Among Incarcerated Offenders. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 29:3-4, 183-193.
- Acupuncture
- Animal/Pet Therapy
- Aromatherapy
- Biofeedback
- Creative Arts Therapy: Art, Dance, Drama, Music, Poetry
- Coloring Therapy
- Guided Imagery
- Herbal Therapy
- Homeopathy
- Hypnosis
- Journaling
- Massage Therapy and Bodywork
- Meditation/Mindfulness
- Nature
- Nutrition
- QiGONG
- Yoga