Is Hypnosis A Good Option For Treating An Addiction To Drugs?

Addiction impacts millions of people across the globe. 

So, it should come as no surprise that there are countless treatment and rehabilitation options available. Many of them are evidence-based and have successful track records of helping people overcome their addiction to drugs and lead healthy lives. 

Whether you’ve tried these treatments before and they weren’t as effective, or you’re looking for something different, it might be time to consider hypnosis. 

Like other treatments, hypnosis for drug addiction is evidence-based. As a standalone option or as a complement to other treatments, it can help you turn your life around and kick your habit. 

But, why is it a good option? More importantly, is it right for you? 

Open to Suggestions

When someone is in a hypnotic state, they aren’t asleep as many movies and television shows want to make you believe. However, they’re in a sort of “trance.” This allows the hypnotherapist to offer practical ideas about overcoming addiction and quitting certain drug habits. 

Not only are you more open to ideas and compliant with suggestions in a state of hypnosis, but you’re also more likely to change your perspective with the help of a professional. 

In a hypnotic trance, a hypnotherapist can work to change your viewpoint on taking drugs. They can encourage you to realize the negative impacts of your addiction by opening you up to ideas that drugs are destroying your body, mind, and relationships. 

A State of Relaxation

People who become addicted to drugs have different “root” causes. 

Maybe you started out using drugs socially to have fun. Far too often, however, people turn to substances to cope when life gets too hard. Or, when they want to numb feelings of pain or anxiety. 

Drug use is never a healthy or effective coping mechanism. While it might make you feel better for a while, you’ll eventually have to keep taking more and more to chase the same feelings you once got with smaller doses. 

Hypnosis can help you reach into those underlying causes and work through whatever issues might have caused you to start abusing drugs, in the first place. 

When you’re in a calmer, more tranquil state, you’ll learn how to cope in healthy ways, rather than relying on drugs to make those problems temporarily go away. 

Changing Your Habits

It’s not uncommon for people going through hypnotherapy to change negative long-term habits. A hypnotherapist can help you replace those harmful habits with positive ones by offering suggestions and helping to shift your perspective. 

When you replace bad habits with good ones, you’re less likely to fall back into unhealthy patterns. It will become easier to stay on the right track. 

Does Hypnosis Really Work? 

There is always more research to be done on treatment options like hypnosis. However, it’s proven itself to be effective in treating drug addiction more than once. 

It’s important to note, however, that hypnosis isn’t a quick fix. Again, depictions in television and movies appear to change people in an instant. While your thoughts might change and you can certainly feel more relaxed after one session, hypnosis isn’t an overnight treatment option. 

However, whether you use it as a standalone treatment or with any other form, it can absolutely help to break your addiction. It will also encourage you to lead a healthier, more stable life. 

If you’re struggling with an addiction to drugs and you’re ready to try something different, consider hypnosis. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about what to expect. Or, contact me if you’re ready to take control of your life again by utilizing the powerful and positive effects of hypnotherapy.