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Rehabilitation main objectives

April 6, 2017
Rehabilitation main objectives

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Rehabilitation main objectives: Addiction recovery

Because of the ever increasing misuse of alcohol and drug addiction, treatment options must also be re-engineered to addressing the very specific individual addiction needs. Meaning that all experts across the globe must relook into all rehabilitation main objectives that help in healing the deeper wounds created addiction. According to doctor Dalal Akoury MD, President and founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, the true work of addiction recovery begins during rehabilitation and after the assessment and detoxification processes. She reiterates that while detox and assessment are equally very necessary, they are simply the starting point of a long journey ahead.

Rehabilitation main objectives: Why is this the case?

To understand why rehabilitation is so important, it will be very important that you have a little overview of what addiction is all about. While addiction is decidedly complex there are common patterns that continue to present themselves. And like we have mentioned before, many people who struggle with addiction have unresolved trauma and pain from their past. In many ways, this pain is the fuel that keeps the addiction alive. Whether it’s alcohol or methadone, the addictive substance often serves the same purpose. It is important to note that strong emotions, whether angry, sad, or happy can make an addict feel uncomfortable and thus lead him or her to numb those feelings. Often, a chemical dependency will develop secondarily to entrench the dependency.

To understand better the rehabilitation primary objectives, let us take the illustration of a tree growing out of the ground. Consider that the tree is just the outward addiction that you suffer from. It could be a “methadone” tree or an “alcohol” tree. In phase 2 of treatment, you are dealing with this tree. You are cutting it back and chopping it down. It’s painful but necessary.
Sadly, many people stop here thinking that they are “healed” because they can’t see the tree anymore. This is often the biggest hurdle in addiction treatment and that is why seeking professional help becomes very essential.

Talking about professional help, it will interest you to note that in order to achieve the rehabilitation main objectives, doctor Dalal Akoury made a passionate decision of creating a medical center whose main objective is to transform each individual’s life through increasing awareness about health and wellness and by empowering individuals to find their own inner healing power. Through AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center Dr. Akoury and her team of experts treatment practices focuses on personalized medicine through healthy lifestyle choices that deal with primary prevention and underlying causes instead of patching up symptoms. This is all that you need during your rehabilitation treatment process. And to effectively get that, you can talk to us on telephone number 843 213 1480 and make further inquiries about all kinds of addiction related problems you may be having and we will certainly respond to each of them professionally. All we want to do is to help you get your life back and live it to the fullest.

Rehabilitation main objectives: Addiction recovery

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Relapse triggers role in addiction development

April 4, 2017
Relapse triggers role

Relapse triggers role in addiction development can be stopped if you take action now

Relapse triggers role in addiction development: Cue anticipation and emotional memory

If we want to defeat addictive habits and formation objectively, we must be well conversant with relapse triggers role in addiction development. This a clear factor in addiction says doctor Dalal Akoury MD President and founder of AWAREmed health and wellness resource center. Having said that what is cue? And what is a there role in the development of addiction? Cue anticipation refers to environmental cues that can initiate or elevate craving that often leads to relapse. Because of these functions, they (cues) are often called relapse triggers meaning that, a successful recovery plan will include a strategy for coping with cues (relapse triggers).

Relapse triggers role in addiction development: Environmental cues

These environmental cues (relapse triggers) can be anything that is associated with the addiction. It could be a certain time of day, a place, a person, or an activity. For instance, suppose a man is addicted to pornography use and because of that he usually gets online after his wife goes to bed to satisfy his addiction. The mere act of his wife getting ready to go to bed serves as a cue that prompts powerful cravings. Later, even his own anticipation of his wife going to bed will serve as a powerful cue. The amygdala’s role in emotional memory is responsible for these cues taking root. The brain forms an association between pleasant memories of drug use or addictive activities and the cues. The more a person repeats this cycle, the more it strengthens the emotional memory circuits associated with these cues (cue anticipation). Eventually, this leads to a complete preoccupation with the addiction.

Finally, so far our discussion has been focusing on the role of the amygdala and positive emotional memories. Nonetheless, the brain may also form an association between unpleasant emotions and a memory thereby forming a “bad” memory. For your information, these negative emotional memories play an important role in withdrawal. The negative emotional memory of anxiety becomes associated with the physical signs of withdrawal. And as withdrawal begins, the symptoms trigger an unpleasant emotional memory. This increases the negative experience of withdrawal.

Withdrawal avoidance (via returning to the addiction) often becomes the cornerstone of the addiction in the later stages. Thus, in the earlier stages of addiction, the pleasurable experience of the drug motivates a repetition of that behavior. In the later stages, relief of withdrawal symptoms (physical and/or emotional discomfort) achieves pleasure. This pleasurable relief from withdrawal symptoms continues to motivate the repetition of that behavior. I strongly believe that this is a very interesting topic that needs further consultation with the experts. What we have discussed here may not be conclusive and therefore you may want to schedule an appointment with doctor Dalal Akoury for more health insight about addiction and the brain.

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Empowering addiction patients

April 4, 2017
Empowering addiction patients

Empowering addiction patients to help them find their way out of their addiction habit

Empowering addiction patients: The benefits of treating substance abuse

The pain people go through when under the captivity of substance abuse is unbearable. Having worked with many patients across the globe, we understand what is happening and we are addressing them professionally as experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury MD. The reason why doctor Akoury founded this facility is noble and is transforming people’s lives. Substance abuse is ruining families and something needed to be done and that is why the transformation is taking place through increasing awareness about health and wellness. And that is why empowering addiction patients is key along with the way. When that is achieved people will finding their own inner healing power.

Remember that without the points mentioned above, any available therapies may not do much to solve the problem permanently. Nonetheless, it should also help you to note that in all these, doctor Akoury’s treatment practice focuses on personalized medicine through healthy lifestyle choices that deal with primary prevention and underlying causes instead of patching up symptoms. The time for a real turnaround is now and therefore if you or anyone you know is struggling with any kind of addiction, hope and health is all we bring to you. But first, you need to let us know that you are there by calling us on telephone number 843 213 1480 and we will address your concerns professionally and help you regain your health block to the wheels of productivity and excellence.

Empowering addiction patients: How to connect with your mind, body, and spirit

And as you consider making that very important call, it may interest you to note that during your stay with us in this facility, you will have the opportunity to benefit from a wide range of medical and clinical services that simultaneously treat co-occurring conditions. With so many treatment modalities available to help uncover and heal underlying issues, you will find new opportunities for increased self-discovery, healing, and happiness. And besides, you will also learn how to better connect with your emotions, mind, and body. All this happening thanks to doctor Akoury’s care and professionalism that focuses on Neuroendocrine Restoration (NER). The objective of this is to reinstate normality through the realization of the oneness of Spirit, Mind, and Body, Unifying the threesome into ONE.

Finally, even as we get into the therapies, besides there quality treatment, doctor Akoury is also offering her exclusive NER Recovery Treatment to other physicians and health care professionals through training, clinical apprenticeships, webinars, and seminars. Any qualified professional can now be a part of this truly successful and fast addiction recovery treatment. And now the following are some of the therapies and services available to all patients in this program:

  • Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, and mindfulness to teach relaxation and skills for coping with stress
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), primarily to address mindfulness, interpersonal skills, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation
  • Group and individual therapy
  • Integrative therapies, such as acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, Shiatsu, and yoga to offer mind-body approaches for healing
  • Medication evaluation and safe detox
  • Somatic Experiencing (SE)
  • Somato-Emotional Release message (SER) for release of stress, depression, and fatigue

This is not exhaustive and we will be taking you on a one on one journey through all these on your arrival.

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Dopamine reward principal

April 4, 2017
Dopamine reward principal

Dopamine reward principal. In fact, all addictive drugs and activities release varying amounts of dopamine into the nucleus accumbens with stimulant drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine releasing the most

Dopamine reward principal: Mesolimbic pathway

When the brain’s reward center is activated, it releases dopamine which then creating a pleasing, enjoyable sensation primarily to motivate individuals into repeating these behaviors necessary for survival. The reason why this is happening is because dopamine has rewarded us with a pleasurable feeling. That in itself is a testimony that dopamine reward principle (master) is the fueling the human survival. With that understanding of the purpose and functioning of the brain’s reward system. It would be important that we interrogate its (dopamine reward master) functions a little bit further.

Dopamine reward principal: Ventral tegmental area (VTA)

The circuit most associated with pleasure and reward is the mesolimbic pathway which is located in the brainstem. The objective of this area of the brain is primarily concerned with basic survival. Within the mesolimbic pathway is an area called the ventral tegmental area (VTA). The VTA projects to the nucleus accumbens (thought to be the reward center). The neurotransmitter most commonly linked with the mesolimbic system is dopamine. Many people consider dopamine to be the driving force behind the human pursuit of pleasure. The release of dopamine is a pleasurable sensation. The release of dopamine motivates us to repeat behaviors or activities that prompted this release. This system’s purpose was to promote survival by rewarding life-sustaining behaviors such eating and procreation.

Dopamine reward principal: Nucleus accumbens

All addictive drugs and activities release varying amounts of dopamine into the nucleus accumbens with stimulant drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine releasing the most. However, when it comes to drugs like alcohol or heroin, the brain’s own opiate system (endorphins) also gets involved. Doctor Akoury MD and founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center reiterates that even though different forms of addictions have different effects in the nucleus accumbens, they share one common denominator, that is, they all activate the reward system which in turn motivates us to repeat those behaviors, even though they may be harmful. Besides what we have discussed about the concepts of reward, pleasure, and craving together, it is however very important to appreciate that there is a distinction between pleasure-seeking and drug seeking. Note that pleasure-seeking is all about the pleasurable, rewarding aspect of addiction while drug-seeking refer to the craving aspect of addiction. Dopamine may be more involved in drug-seeking (craving) component of addiction. The opiate (endorphin), GABA, or glutamatergic systems may be more involved in a pleasure-seeking aspect of addiction too.

Finally, pleasure-seeking and drug-seeking (cravings) are interrelated, yet distinct. Research has established that natural rewards (food, water, sex) typically lessen their influence on the reward system over time. As a behavior occurs more often, dopamine levels tend to decrease in the process. Psychologists call this habituation. This makes sense. Once you’ve eaten enough food, you don’t need to be rewarded for eating more food. Then you would be eating too much, or too much of one type of food. Therefore everyone needs to take heed of keeping the brain free from all attacks be it from substances or otherwise. Talking to the experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury should be your starting point. Call us today to schedule that very important appointment today for the commencement of your journey to full recovery from your addiction.

Dopamine reward principal: Mesolimbic pathway

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Evaluating addiction recovery goals

April 4, 2017
Evaluating addiction recovery

Evaluating addiction recovery goals from time to time will help you let it go

Evaluating addiction recovery goals: The commencement of addiction recovery

With the rate at which drug abuse is spreading, doing nothing is not an option. When one is addicted to any substance, the primary goal of assessment begins by getting the full understanding of your dependency. This is will help you fully heal from it. And as the healing process begins, evaluating addiction recovery goals becomes very important. This must be done professionally by qualified professionals so that your tailored treatment plan can yield the much-needed result. And that explain why doctor Dalal Akoury MD, President and founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center is not leaving anything to chance in her treatment administration. When you visit this facility, the process begins with the patient meeting with a doctor, psychologist, and/or counselor or therapist for the professional evaluation.

During the evaluation process, the patient is interviewed to find the best treatment program for the individual patient. Your medical history including mental health history will be reviewed, and sometimes a physical exam and mental health screening can be performed. With our qualified experts, you need not worry about the confidentiality because all the discussions will be strictly private and confidential.

Assessment objectives in addiction recovery: Keys to success in the assessment stage

The assessment phase is very vital in addiction treatment because it forms the foundation for your recovery strategy. The following are some of the most important things that will help you make the most of this phase.

Honesty – We understand that addiction comes with shame and feelings of unworthiness. This can cause one to withhold information for fear of stigmatization, shame, and embarrassment. Nonetheless, it is important to note that false statements about your addiction can seriously hinder your development in a treatment program right from the start. It is vital for your own success in treatment that you open up and be honest with staff members during your time in treatment.

To help you give it all, take yourself as one who has just been involved in a grisly road accident. When you are wheeled into the emergency room at a hospital you will disclose all that you’re feeling whether your body is badly burned or your bones are broken in multiple. For sure at this point, you would want your doctor to know everything that is hurting you? You wouldn’t lie to your doctor about your broken leg because you are embarrassed. In the same way, when you’re seeking treatment for addiction recovery you should give all the information of what is and has been happening in your life under this condition. If you are sick, you need to let the professional know everything so they can fully help you heal.

Trust – It can be easy to trick yourself into believing things that aren’t true. You may think that part of the process is unnecessary. If you don’t understand why your doctors are asking or looking at something, that doesn’t mean they are incompetent. It simply means that you don’t have the full picture. So speak to us and we will not let you down but get addiction off your system professionally because that is what doctor Akoury and her team of experts does best.

Assessment objectives in addiction recovery: The first step in recovery

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