Music therapy can be incredibly healing for people going through addiction treatment and beyond into sobriety. Addiction is a complex mental health condition that requires multi-stage, medically supervised detox and rehab. However, holistic methods like music therapy can be used in conjunction with medical treatment to provide a comprehensive recovery experience.
How Does Music Therapy Help the Brain?
Music therapy can include listening to, playing, or composing music. The human brain is naturally receptive to music, and hearing music releases dopamine in the body. Dopamine regulates emotions and inspires motivation throughout addiction treatment. Music therapy can even reduce stress hormones and can create a sense of mental stability and happiness. When used long-term, music therapy can be used as a relapse prevention strategy.
Music for Relapse Prevention
Music therapy is an excellent relapse prevention coping mechanism. can heal your mind, body, and soul. As with other arts, music allows you to put your feelings out in the world and not keep them internal. Feeling stressed? Sing about it. Feeling angry? Listen to a song that reflects your stress. Music is an excellent way to blow off steam and express emotions. It can give you the motivation you need on harder days during sober living, and allows you to calm the thoughts of craving and reduce urges that could risk relapse.
Rock to Recovery Music Therapy
At Solution Based Treatment, we know the power of music therapy. We have integrated a program called Rock to Recovery into our detox and rehab treatment. Founded by Wesley Geer, CADC I, Rock to Recovery brings all of the equipment and supplies needed to listen to, play, and create music. Not sure how to play an instrument? The Rock to Recovery team will help you learn a new skill! In addition to music therapy, we also take clients on outings and adventures to give them a well-rounded experience while they are in recovery.
Find Your Sober Melody
If you or a loved one are struggling with substance use disorder and need addiction treatment, consider Solution Based Treatment in sunny Southern California. We offer music therapy as an added on activity in detox, residential rehab, as well as intensive outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization programs. Whether you’re on your second attempt at recovery or your tenth – everyone deserves a safe, sustainable sober journey. Give our admissions team a call today.
About Solution Based Treatment
Solution Based Treatment is a national leader in detox and rehab programs. We offer inpatient medical detox, substance rehab, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, faith-based recovery, and sober living options. We maintain a 2:1 client to staff ratio to offer the best support possible to our patients within upscale living environments. At Solution Based Treatment, we support better living for brighter futures, all starting with our detox and rehab services. For more information visit our website at solutionbasedtreatment.com or give us a call at (833) 999-1941.