Exploring the use of alternative treatment for addiction

July 9, 2015

Exploring the use of alternative treatment for addiction: Why this is become very necessary

Exploring the use of alternative treatment for addiction. You will get several alternative therapies at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center.

Substance abuse is not new in our life and it is not going away anytime soon if the current trend is anything to go by. If you look around you there will be some evidence of drugs being used even if it is being used moderately. Drugs are in my view poisonous and the term moderate use should not be applicable when it comes to drugs. Poison is dangerous irrespective of the quantity used just like the venom from a snake bite is poisonous no matter the age of the snake. Therefore we have a duty to correct the mess that has been propagated in our life by encouraging moderate use of certain substance. So many addicts today are suffering because they began using these drugs moderately, that is why we owe one another the duty of care by finding solutions including exploring the use of alternative treatment for addiction which is currently being embraced by many. Doctor Dalal Akoury MD and founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center is a veteran addiction expert who has offered lasting solutions to many people globally for over two decades now is going to be sharing with us more about the use of alternative treatment for drug addiction as we proceed into the discussion. In our previous article we had looked at NAD and neuro-feedback and we want to move further with the discussion exploring Ibogaine, meditation practices, exercise, yoga and biochemical restoration and nutrition as alternative treatment for addiction.

Exploring the use of alternative treatment for addiction: Ibogaine

Even though experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center are in agreement that Ibogaine is one of the best applicable alternative treatments for opiate addiction, it must be used with a lot of causion. This product comes from the root bark of an African rainforest shrub known as Tabernanthe iboga, It is commonly used ceremonially by the Bwiti tribe of Western and Central Africa to induce visions and shamanic experience. While it has been categorized as a psychedelic, it is more intense and longer lasting than LSD or mushrooms. It can have dissociative effects as well as sometimes serious effects on motor control, similar to those of the anesthetic ketamine. In the brain, it affects multiple neurotransmitter pathways, making it difficult to discern which effects are most significant.

History aside, animal and human research findings indicate that ibogaine is undoubtedly does relieve opioid withdrawal and because of that, the drug is now being administered in several clinics around the world globe even if it is often illegally. Nevertheless it is important to note that ibogaine is apparently not as safe as was once believed. This is because it associates poorly with many pharmaceuticals alongside other narcotic drugs and alcohol. It is illegal in some states including in the U.S. though in Canada, St. Kitts and Mexico the respective government have issued some regulation to certain facilities that offer it legally. In Mexico it is considered an experimental drug and the most advanced medical clinics only use it with patients who have passed a battery of medical tests.

Outside the U.S. it is used to treat addiction to methadone, heroin, alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine, anabolic steroids, and other drugs. Ibogaine is also used to treat depression and PTSD. Derivatives of ibogaine that lack the substance’s psychedelic properties are under development. The purpose of this article is not to confuse you, but to help you understand how some of these alternative treatments are applied, where they are allowed and how to go about their use. Therefore if you have any concern about this product, you can schedule for an appointment with doctor Dalal Akoury for more insight today.

Exploring the use of alternative treatment for addiction: Meditation or mindfulness practices

Meditation is the art of practicing mindfulness, and 12-step programs and counselors alike recommend it as a method to prevent relapse. Gaining mindfulness helps substance abusers become aware of their thoughts and feelings, good and bad, but not react to the negative ones a key step forward in preventing relapse.

Mindfulness meditation is also a good way to help regulate mood. It can lower the levels of stress hormone cortisol, increase immune system compound interleukin, and assist in the body’s ability to detoxify itself of harmful chemicals, which can affect neurotransmitter receptors and alter mood.

Different types of mindfulness meditation exist. Like for instance vipassana meditation communicates to the mind not to react to the emotions and thoughts that result in harmful behavior. Some adherents claim that with enough practice, it’s possible to become permanently free of all negative behaviors including addiction. The Transcendental Meditation organization claims that controlled studies demonstrate that TM compared to other forms of meditation and relaxation significantly reverses physiological and psychological factors which lead to substance abuse. Compared to control conditions, TM significantly reduced the use of alcohol, cigarettes and illicit drugs in general population as well as among heavy users. Over time abstinence was maintained or increased.

Finally we started this discussion with a view of exploring the use of alternative treatment foe addiction and our primary focus was on the exploring Ibogaine, meditation practices, exercise, yoga and biochemical restoration and nutrition as alternative treatment for addiction. We have so far dealt with Ibogaine and meditation practices and we shall be proceeding with the remaining modes in our next article. We want to take this opportunity to encourage you to stay with us on the link and invite a friend too so that together we can get the necessary tools we need to defeat this problem of addiction. Like I have noted we are going to have a healthy discussion about biochemical restoration and nutrition, yoga and exercise as alternative treatment for addiction under the topic of “being mindful about alternative treatment for addiction.” In the meantime, if you have any concern about drug addiction not necessarily the alternative treatment for addiction, you can schedule for an appointment with the experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury for guidance and professional results.

Exploring the use of alternative treatment for addiction: Why this is become very necessary

Asking hard genuine questions about drug addiction

July 9, 2015

Asking hard genuine questions about drug addiction is a good start towards seeking for help. With good responses, help will be very closer to you than you think.

Asking hard genuine questions about drug addiction: The prevalence of drug addiction

Did you know that in health there is no wrong question for those seeking for help? When you are doing through something that is affecting your health, the worst thing you can do is to keep silence about it more so when you are in the doctor’s office. Professionally doctor Dalal Akoury is advising that when you are suffering from any health condition, you should be free to ask all the questions you have even if you are poor at self-expression. In our case study here we will be focusing on the problem of substances abuse. We want therefore to give you all the time you need to express yourself in whichever way you know by asking hard genuine questions about drug addiction. On our part as experience professionals we will respond to each of them professionally. Doctor Akoury is a veteran addiction professional who has been helping many people across the globe with their addiction complication to get better and regain their lost life back. If you have any concern about drug addiction, you can schedule for an appointment with her today for the commencement of your recovery journey.

Asking hard genuine questions about drug addiction: Is continued drug abuse a voluntary behavior?

The first time one takes a drug is always voluntary, there may be some element of undue influence but the bottom line is that no force is used. However, with continued use, a person’s ability to exert self-control can become seriously impaired; this impairment in self-control is the hallmark of addiction. Brain imaging studies of people with addiction show physical changes in areas of the brain that are critical to judgment, decision making, learning and memory, and behavior control. It is due to these changes that alter the way the brain works and that explains the compulsive and destructive behaviors of addiction.

Asking hard genuine questions about drug addiction: Why do some people become addicted to drugs, while others do not?

This variation happens because of vulnerability of people differs from person to person and no single factor determines whether a person will become addicted to drugs. In general, the more risk factors a person has, the greater the chance that taking drugs will lead to abuse and addiction. Protective factors, on the other hand, reduce a person’s risk of developing addiction. Risk and protective factors may be either environmental (such as conditions at home, at school, and in the neighborhood) or biological (for instance, a person’s genes, their stage of development, and even their gender or ethnicity).

Asking hard genuine questions about drug addiction: What environmental factors increase the risk of addiction?

Home and Family – Children are very sharp and most of their learning is through observation. It therefore means that if the family environment has people who are abusing drugs or alcohol, then this will impact on them negatively thereby increasing their risk of developing drug addiction problems.

Peer and School – Friends and associates can have a progressively strong impact during adolescence. Drug-using peers can sway even those without risk factors to try drugs for the first time

Asking hard genuine questions about drug addiction: What other factors increase the risk of addiction?

Early Use – Although taking drugs at any age can lead to addiction, it has been established that those who started using drugs early has higher risk of developing problems of addiction. This is an indication of harmful effects that drugs can have on the young brain. Besides that it may result from a mix of early social and biological vulnerability factors, including unstable family relationships, exposure to physical or sexual abuse, genetic susceptibility, or mental illness. Still, the fact remains that early use is a strong indicator of problems addiction.

Method of Administration – Smoking a drug or injecting it into a vein increases its addictive potential. Both smoked and injected drugs enter the brain within seconds, producing a powerful rush of pleasure. However, this intense “high” can fade within a few minutes, taking the abuser down to lower, more normal levels. Scientists believe this starkly felt contrast drives some people to repeated drug taking in an attempt to recapture the fleeting pleasurable state.

Asking hard genuine questions about drug addiction: Why is adolescence a critical time for preventing drug addiction?

One of the brain areas still maturing during adolescence is the prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain that enables us to assess situations, make sound decisions, and keep our emotions and desires under control. The fact that this critical part of an adolescent’s brain is still a work in progress puts them at increased risk for making poor decisions such as trying drugs or continuing to take them. Remember, drugs changes the brains and this can lead to addiction and other serious problems. Therefore preventing early use of drugs or alcohol may go a long way in reducing these risks. If we can prevent young people from experimenting with drugs, we can prevent drug addiction.

Risk of drug abuse increases greatly during times of transition. For an adult, a divorce or loss of a job may lead to drug abuse; for a teenager, risky times include moving or changing schools. In early adolescence, when children advance from elementary through middle school, they face new and challenging social and academic situations. Often during this period, children are exposed to high risk substances such as cigarettes and alcohol for the first time. When they enter high school, teens may encounter greater availability of drugs, drug use by older teens and social activities where drugs are used.

Finally in all these drug addiction and alcohol abuse still remains bad for your health. The entry point may have been voluntary but the end must be dealt with a lot of care even if the element of denial is stronger. Now that you have asked all your questions and they have been responded to, it may interest you to note that in all these if you are overwhelmed with drug addiction; you must desire to seek for help immediately. Doctor Dalal Akoury is a veteran addiction expert of many decades and has helped many people recover from their addiction. Yours will not be an exception if only you can schedule for an appointment with her today. Up on doing that her team of experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center will attend to you professionally for the best and timely recovery process.

Asking hard genuine questions about drug addiction: The prevalence of drug addiction

The Scientific understanding of Revolutionized Drug Addiction

July 9, 2015

The Scientific understanding of Revolutionized Drug Addiction: The new ways of approaching drug addiction

The Scientific understanding of Revolutionized Drug Addiction is one of the areas of solutions that must be explored to defeat drug addiction. This will be discussed at the Integrative Addiction conference

Life offers us various opportunities to learn from each passing day and many times we often neglect the lessons learnt from those opportunities. Take for example within the circumference of our lives as human beings, a lot is displayed to us by nature but what do we do? We bluntly ignore and move on only to realize latter on when the damage has been blown out of proportion and redemption becomes very difficult. Nonetheless we can still open back the pages and redeem ourselves and be healthy once again. According to experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, drug addiction is not new. History has it that in the past centuries experts studying drug abuse labored in the shadows of powerful traditions and fallacies about the nature of addiction. Doctor Akoury recollects that when scientists in the ancient times began to study addictive behavior then, individuals addicted to drugs were believed to be morally unsound and lacking in willpower. Those views have impacted negatively to the societies and that is why the society’s responses to drug abuse, treating it as a moral failing rather than a health problem. With this perception, meaningful solution was not sought instead the emphasis was on punishment to the victims rather than prevention and treatment. Today, thanks to the scientific understanding of revolutionized drug addiction, our views and our responses to addiction and other substance use disorders have changed intensely. A lot of cutting-edge discoveries about the brain have revolutionized our understanding of compulsive drug use, enabling us to respond effectively to the problem.

It is important to appreciate the strides made so far from the scientific findings that have brought new way of seeing things. We know that addiction is indeed a disease that affects both the brain and behavior of individuals. As things stand now, a lot of biological and environmental factors have been identified that are directly contributing to the development and the progression of the disease. Besides that more research is underway to establish the genetic variation that is likely to contribute to the development of the same. The reason why these studies are vital is because from the findings, experts are able to formulate effective prevention and treatment approaches that reduce the toll drug abuse takes on individuals, families, and communities.

These are all efforts being made to bring all forms of drug addiction to completion or to manageable levels. What is worrying is that, despite these advances, it is regrettable that many people today still do not understand why people become addicted to drugs or how drugs change the brain to foster compulsive drug use. That is why doctor Akoury is bringing up this discussion primarily to fill that knowledge gap by providing scientific information about the disease of drug addiction, including the many harmful consequences of drug abuse and the basic approaches that have been developed to prevent and treat substance use disorders. Just to put emphasis, remember that we the professionals at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, we believe that increased understanding of the basics of addiction will empower people to make informed choices in their own lives, adopt science-based policies and programs that reduce drug abuse and addiction in their communities, and support scientific research that improves the nation’s well-being.

The Scientific understanding of Revolutionized Drug Addiction: The importance of having knowledge of drug abuse and addiction

There is a common statement in the holy book for those religious people that say “my people suffer because of lack of knowledge and I have come to give them knowledge that they may live.” Relating to our discussion, drug addiction is killing so many people simply because they are not aware of what to do, where to seek for help and those who knows are also locked in the doldrums of denial. This information is very important and just to give you the hint about the magnitude of the problem, doctor Akoury says that available statistics in America alone is worrying is that is anything to go by. From the statistics drug abuse and addiction to alcohol, nicotine, and illicit and prescription drugs cost Americans more than $700 billion a year in increased health care costs, crime, and lost productivity. Every year, illicit and prescription drugs and alcohol contribute to the death of more than 90,000 Americans, while tobacco is linked to an estimated 480,000 deaths per year. Now spread this to the globe and you can imagine the social, physical and psychological damage attached. No communication can be as loud as the one revealed by the statistics indicated above. This can only mean that if we don’t act swiftly, then in the near future we will be dinning with death in all our families. If this means anything to you, or if you are the direct victim of addiction or someone you know is struggling with this problem, then you can do the right thing to help by scheduling for an appointment with doctor Dalal Akoury today for the commencement of your treatment that will leave you much healthier, vibrant and productive to face the life a head of you with boldness and satisfaction.

The Scientific understanding of Revolutionized Drug Addiction: People of all ages suffer the harmful consequences of drug abuse and addiction

If you think that you are safe because you are still young and youthful, then you need to re-evaluate that position. Doctor Akoury explains that the scientific understanding of revolutionized drug addiction is a study that is all inclusive because the problem of addiction is also nondiscriminatory. In fact drug addiction has no boundary when it comes to who to attack; everybody is vulnerable as is explained below:

Babies – you may be raising wrinkles on your face but it is true that babies exposed to drugs in the womb may be born premature and underweight. This exposure can slow the child’s intellectual development and affect behavior later in life.

Adolescents – young people in this age bracket who abuse drugs often act out, do poorly academically, and drop out of school. They are at risk for unplanned pregnancies, violence, and infectious diseases.

Adults – As for the adults, who abuse drugs often, have problems thinking clearly, remembering, and paying attention. They often develop poor social behaviors as a result of their drug abuse, and their work performance and personal relationships suffer.

Parents‘ – drug abuse often means chaotic, stress-filled homes, as well as child abuse and neglect. Such conditions harm the well-being and development of children in the home and may set the stage for drug abuse in the next generation. Finally we are lucky that something can still be done, and it is never too late to start now. Your life is your health that needs security which you can give by scheduling for an appointment with doctor Dalal Akoury today.

The Scientific understanding of Revolutionized Drug Addiction: The new ways of approaching drug addiction

Being mindful about alternative treatment for addiction

July 9, 2015

Being mindful about alternative treatment for addiction: The benefits of alternative treatments of addiction

Being mindful about alternative treatment for addiction is just the beginning towards getting lasting solutions about drug addiction.

When the society is hard hit by the prevailing circumstances of drug addiction, the economy of that society suffers immensely. A lot of violence, theft, erosion of peace of mind, family depression and fatigue, lose jobs and source of livelihood, emotional torcher for children due to parents’ separation; child neglect the list is endless. The problem of addiction is a serious threat to our social fabric, it teas apart all that we have worked for and when not addressed promptly, it may become very difficult to remedy the situation in the long run. We have been made prisoners in our own homes and villages because of the behaviors of some of our friends and relatives who have been hooked into drugs and we must choose to change this says doctor Dalal Akoury MD and founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center. In fact doctor Akoury founded this facility primarily to make a difference in people’s lives by focusing on Neuroendocrine Restoration (NER) to reinstate normality through realization of the oneness of Spirit, Mind and Body, Unifying the threesome into ONE. Her ways of administering treatment is all inclusive being mindful about alternative treatment for addiction. Previously we have discussed in-depth some of the alternative treatment for addiction and we are not about to stop now. We are actually focusing on more of this because we owe it to you. Therefore for the purpose of this article, doctor Akoury is going to take us through biochemical restoration and nutrition, yoga and exercise as some of the known alternative treatment modes for drug addiction currently. If it is fine with you, allow me to ask for your indulgence of staying on the link to be more educated on the best options you have when it comes to alternatives of treatment for substance abuse.

Being mindful about alternative treatment for addiction: Biochemical Restoration and Nutrition

This mode of treatment may be new to many of you but all the same it is tailored to bring corrective measures and repair the biochemical imbalances that cause cravings, depression, anxiety and the unstable moods that lead to and the perpetuation of addiction. It is very important to appreciate that there are certain biochemical imbalances capable of making a person more prone to addiction and which this form of treatment (chemical nutrient therapy) endeavors to improve. The direct problems to be addressed by this may include imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain, nutrient deficiencies, amino acid imbalances, hypoglycemia, inflammatory and oxidative stress, and adrenal fatigue.

Once biochemical imbalances are assessed, an individualized biochemical restoration plan can be established. This can include a personal nutrition plan, a micronutrient supplement including amino acids (sometimes with a futuristic approach of micronutrient injections), and prescribed physical activity and relaxation. The moment a balance is restored, the other addiction treatment modalities such as counseling and relapse prevention can be tackled more effectively.

Experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center believe that the single most ignored aspect to treating addiction is treating nutritional deficiencies. Many other nutritionists are also in agreement with this. Recovering addicts tend toward highly palatable foods that can provide a temporary reprieve from negative feelings. These are almost invariably processed foods with added sugar, salt and vegetable oil fats; refined carbohydrates, and caffeine rather than high-nutrient foods. Unfortunately, these foods destabilize blood sugar, spur inflammation, and deplete the brain of essential neurotransmitters that play a large role in stabilizing moods.

Doctor Akoury is very concerned that “nutritional interventions [should be] based on real food rather than supplementation.” And she is of the opinion that one should never be hungry and at the same time never be full approach of eating six small meals a day, or every two to four hours. In other words, people should eat in an interval of two hours small portions of food that will not make them to be too full or leave them hungry either. Therefore it is very necessary that addicts should strive for more protein, fiber, and healthy fats like those found in fatty fish, nuts, and flax seeds. Certainly, learning about nutrition, how to cook healthy meals and making good food choices are accessible options for the majority of people in recovery.

From a nutritional perspective point of view, an individual in early recovery can improve mood and fight off depression, anxiety, and stress by incorporating foods that contain an ample amount of omega-3 essential fatty acids, complete proteins, and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory vitamins and minerals. These foods will also help the recovering addict’s mind provide essential building blocks for depleted neurotransmitters, for example as well as the body, promoting healing of all systems and tissues damaged by malnutrition.

Being mindful about alternative treatment for addiction: Yoga

The meaning of Yoga is union in Sanskrit combining three aspects namely physical postures, breath work, and meditation. Remember that the philosophy of yoga is to bring the mind, body, and spirit together in a united alignment which is one of the main objectives of doctor Akoury to her clients. This actually promotes a state of inner peace that might assist recovering addicts in preventing relapse. Many studies have indicated that yoga can relieve anxiety, stress and depression.

The physical aspect teaches bodily awareness how to release pent-up emotions and stuck energy. For many in recovery, there has been a disassociation from the body through the use of drugs, alcohol, food, or other substances. Through practicing the physical “asanas” recovering addicts can become aware of their outdated behavioral patterns and make the conscious decision to change.

Breath work can be a key aspect of healing and recovery from addiction. The lungs are the link between the circulatory and nervous systems, and they provide detoxification, energy, and a built-in relaxation response.

Meditation is important because it allows recovering addicts a deeper sense of self-awareness. By becoming less influenced by the world around them, addicts can learn to nod off cravings and embrace their inner strength without the need for external validation through substances.

Being mindful about alternative treatment for addiction: Exercise

Daily exercise, even in small doses, can boost mood what most recovering addicts need in the absence of their substances of abuse. Starting an exercise regimen can help fill the void of using, lending a sense of purpose and offering a substitute, but natural, high. Doctor Akoury says that generally speaking exercise, whether aerobic or otherwise, has well-known health benefits, including improvements in the function of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and endocrine systems. Physical exercise has many cognitive benefits that can specifically help recovering addicts. For one, it leads to increased neurotransmitter levels, improved oxygen and nutrient delivery, and increased neurogenesis in the hippocampus. It can have a positive effect on learning and memory. Executive control processes—working memory, multitasking, and planning is more positively affected in comparison to other regions of the brain.

Being mindful about alternative treatment for addiction: The benefits of alternative treatments of addiction

The best avenues of controlling drug addiction

July 6, 2015

The best avenues of controlling drug addiction: The value of relaxation and honesty in substance abuse management

The best avenues of controlling drug addiction begins with me and you. Therefore we all need to pool together in the fight of eliminating drug addiction from our societies

Under the discussion we had in the previous article titled “the best tools of drug addiction recovery” we discussed one element of the useful things to observe which was avoiding risky situations which can easily trigger you back into your old habits. You can make reference to that if you are joining us for the first time. However, in this article, we want to progress with the same discussion while focusing of learning how to relax and being honest as way of controlling drug addiction. Therefore experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury are going to help us understand the best way to have these two practices as some of the best avenues of controlling drug addiction from our societies.

The best avenues of controlling drug addiction: Learn to Relax

There are only a few reasons why people use drugs and alcohol – It is very interesting to note why people often use the substances they use. Experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center have established that most people use drugs to escape, relax or reward themselves. This is to say that they use drugs and alcohol primarily to relieve tension. This is not really the way to go because it will harm you even more in the long run. The best way in recovering from addiction is changing one’s life. This should begin with identifying what makes you tense after all you are abusing drugs to relieve tension. I totally agree that everyone needs to escape, relax and to reward themselves because doing so will deliver to you comfort and a much more happier life. The only problem is that drug abusers have no idea of realizing these without the use of their respective drugs. It is therefore important that effective treatment be administered which must include the techniques of relaxation. If one is not able to relax, the danger of relapse will be high because tension and luck of relaxation are common causes of relapse say doctor Akoury.

Relaxation will help for real – Doctor Akoury has in her over two decades of practice has been attending to many patients exploring the relaxation option and the feedback is overwhelmingly encouraging. I have treated thousands of patients. Many of my patients have reported back how relaxation has changed their life. I appreciate that we are living at a time when life demands are very high and set deadlines and targets are consuming most of our time. But wait a minute, yes you are that busy, but have you considered the time you spend on your addiction? Like for instance the time it takes to solicit for your drug, use it, deal with its consequences and plan your next relapse! Surely you do have time to relax even for half an hour daily amidst all those elements competing for your time.

Take note of this seriously, relaxation is not an optional part of recovery, it’s essential to recovery – I hope I have not scared you with this statement, but being serious doesn’t necessarily mean being vigorous. There are very many ways to relax ranging from simple techniques like taking a walk along the path to more structured techniques like meditation. Irrespective of how you do it, the most important thing is that it is consistent. Walking, singing, listening to music are things you can easily do on a daily basis to relax, escape, reward yourself, and turn off the chatter in your mind. Numerous studies have proven that relaxation reduces the use of alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana so doing this is not in vain.

The best avenues of controlling drug addiction: Be Honest

An addiction requires lying – There is a lot of cheating and dishonesty as a character of many addicts. Once addicted lying becomes a bobby and in the process you even a victim of your own cheating and it is no wonder that many addicts are not so sure of their belief or who they are. Doctor Akoury says that the danger of cheating is that it traps you in your addiction. Remember that the more you tell lies the more you would want to escape and this will definitely lead you into using more drugs and more lying.

Nothing changes, if nothing changes – Ask yourself this: will more lying, more isolating, and more of the same make you feel better? The expression in AA is nothing changes if nothing changes. If you don’t change your life, then why would this time be any different? You need to create a new life where it’s easier to not continue using the drugs that you use.

Recovery requires complete honesty – If things are to be done well, honesty must never be compromised. There must be one-hundred percent complete honesty with the people who are your source of support. Such people may include members of your family, your doctor, your therapist, the people in your 12 step group, and your sponsor. Remember that if you can’t be completely honest with them, you won’t do well in your recovery program. However the good thing about being completely honest is that you don’t give your addiction any room to hide as opposed to when you lie you leave the door open to relapse.

One mistake people make in the early stages of recovery is they think that honesty means being honest about other people. They think they should share what’s “wrong” with other people. But recovery isn’t about fixing other people. It’s about fixing yourself. Doctor Akoury suggest that you stick with your own recovery focusing on what you don’t like about others is easy because it deflects attention from yourself. But remember that honesty won’t come naturally in the beginning. In the same way you have been nurturing your lying skills, you’ll have to practice telling the truth a few hundred times before it comes a common practice.

Finally when we talk about the best avenues of controlling drug addiction, it does not end at learning how to relax or to be honest. This is a disease which needs to be addressed by the experts in a more competent way. That is why doctor Dalal Akoury founded this facility to attend to every individual who is struggling with drug addiction. If you are one of the victims of addiction, do not be discouraged because help has come knocking at your door step. All you need to do is to schedule for an appointment with doctor Akoury today for the commencement of your recovery program.

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