Massage Therapy For Addiction Treatment

The Detox Center Coronavirus Policy Update

As we closely monitor the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, we are taking every precaution to ensure our top priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of our clients and staff. This guides each and every decision we make.

We have and will continue to follow the guidelines of our local health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC} the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Broward and Palm Beach County Health Departments. As a result, we stay current on this evolving situation, we want to assure you that we are taking the appropriate and precautionary measures, such as:

• Ensuring proper and rigorous cleaning and sanitation of common surfaces

• Requiring hourly sanitization of all staff and clients

• Provision of additional sanitizing products to our clients and staff

• Ongoing staff training to enhance cleaning and disinfecting procedures to maintain a healthy environment

• All employees are required to remain home in the event:

o They display any signs or symptoms of being ill. Employees who report to work ill will be sent home in accordance with these health guidelines.
oIf the employee has traveled outside of the state of Florida by any means or if an employee has traveled via cruise or airplane to any destination, that employee must report to management and Human Resources and self-isolate at that time.

Regarding current and admitted patient's change of schedule, the following has been implemented:

• Some programs and therapies have been temporarily postponed due to COVID-19

• Grocery shopping will be completed by the facility staff

• Clients are urged to keep a safe distance from other persons

• Hourly mandatory hand washing breaks are in effect

• Clients have been instructed to report to medical staff any symptoms

• Additional Health screenings will be conducted at that time of admission

• Clients will not be admitted to the facility if any of the following symptoms are present:

o Fever above 100 degrees
o Consistent Dry Coughing
o Shortness of Breath
o Severer body aches, that surpass PAWS range and/or
o Sore Throat

If a client does contract coronavirus, they will be isolated and quarantined on location. The client will only be handled by designated staff with the proper PPE. The local Department of Health (or equivalent agency) will be informed so that they may come out and provide further guidance on how to best handle the individual. All suspected cases are reported to the Department of Health (or local agency) who will be handling it accordingly. A deep cleaning will occur at the identified location.

Additional information regarding the virus can be found on the Broward Health Department's website or the Centers for Disease Control website.

We will continue to work together to ensure the safety of our patients and team members and adhere to any new regulatory changes as they come.

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person at a massage therapy program Massage therapy increases the release of dopamine and serotonin while decreasing levels of cortisol in the body. Why is this important? Because by replacing toxic substances with massage therapy sessions as a natural source for dopamine and serotonin, the discomfort of detox in the early stages of withdrawal can be alleviated and, in some cases, dissipated. We offer a massage therapy program as part of our alternative treatments for addiction.

Why Is a Massage Therapy Program Useful for Detox?

Dopamine and serotonin are neurotransmitters and ‘feel-good’ brain chemicals. They flood the brain whenever a person gets a dose of their preferred drug of choice. After prolonged substance abuse, these neurotransmitters have less of a feel-good effect on a person. This happens when the addiction begins to deteriorate the body. The detox experience becomes challenging as the person is looking for the same feel-good brain chemicals to reduce the discomfort of withdrawal symptoms, but they cannot be found.

Cortisol is an endogenous hormone. It is released by our bodies in response to events and circumstances that cause acute stress. It triggers the “fight or flight” call to action in the body. Additionally, high levels of it keep the body on edge. High levels of stress and anxiety are a significant roadblock to detox because they can tempt clients to seek out their old addictive habits as a way to assuage these uncomfortable feelings.

When going through the detox process , it is crucial to find ways to reduce stress as much as possible. There are a variety of physiological and emotional issues at work, including pain, anxiety, agitation, and insomnia. A massage therapy program can be very successful at addressing them by way of its effect on cortisol and how much the stress hormones are reduced when massaged. Stress hormones like cortisol have another negative effect on the immune system. This can lead to higher levels of pain and the potential for illnesses.

The Importance Of Massage Therapy

Not only does massage help to reduce stress, but it also results in a 16% increase in beta-endorphins, which, like dopamine, provide pleasurable sensations. Creating experiences that lead to a positive attitude is the goal because this momentum will contribute to the success of other aspects of addiction therapy programs.

Massage therapy is a key component of detoxification. Though a client who is going through the detox process may have ceased ingesting substances, they still have residual toxins lodged in the muscles and tissues which can wreak havoc. In order to achieve full detox, these toxins must be removed, and massage therapy is an excellent hands-on method.

The following are the various benefits of a massage therapy program for drug and alcohol detox:

Decreases physical pain
Reduces dependency on detox medication
Increases flexibility
Stimulates blood circulation
Flushes the lymphatic system of toxins
Promotes tissue regeneration
Reduces muscle spasms and cramps
Improves quality of sleep
Reduces depression and promotes positivity

A proper therapeutic massage session will loosen muscles leading to increased blood and lymph system circulation. Applied pressure to the tissues and organs allows the body to flush and drain the remaining toxic chemicals out of the body while releasing feel-good endorphins. The lymphatic fluid system normally relies upon exercise and breath to properly move toxins out of the body. However, the added method of massage applies pressure and physically squeezes the hard to reach nodes that need to be flushed.

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Our massage therapy program at our residential treatment program can help clients relax, reduce stress, remove toxins, and ultimately feel better. It is a therapy that makes the recovery process easier and more efficient. It also reduces cravings, increases positive outlooks, and ultimately boosts the success rate of other therapies and long term recovery. Contact The Detox Center to learn more about our massage therapy program and other detox center programs.