Hypnotherapy for Drug Addiction

Long term substance and painkiller abuse, associated with drugs and even alcohol is often used in an attempt to help cope with difficult emotions and situations, and because of how the brain responds, you can quickly become addicted.

Did you know that hypnotherapy for drug addictions undertaken by a trained hypnotherapist could help you work towards breaking those unhealthy habits and behaviours you have come to depend upon.

Addictions are notoriously difficult to break, leaving you trapped in a cycle of drug abuse trying to quit and relapsing. Because drug and painkiller abuse is primarily a behavioural problem rather than purely a physical addiction, complementary treatments like hypnotherapy can be a valuable treatment. By helping to relieve you of the damaging behaviour patterns related to drug abuse, you’re more able to control cravings and be successful in quitting.

Benefits of Using Hypnosis for Drug Addiction

Hypnotherapy for painkiller addiction and drug abuse is much more successful if you commit to breaking the habit. Once you have made that decision, I can help you. By enabling you to control the cravings and behavioural habits that have led to your addiction - hypnosis works.

Stopping using painkillers and drugs is hard, but combining hypnotherapy with other behavioural therapy treatments can increase your success significantly.

My hypnotherapy sessions will:

• Ease your withdrawal symptoms
• Help control cravings
• Address long term behavioural adjustments needed
• Strengthen your mental, emotional and physical health

Cost of Hypnotherapy for Drug Addiction

Whilst hypnosis is widely used as a treatment in drug addiction, it is important to understand it is not a cure. Hypnotherapy is one in a range of treatments that can be useful in treating drug addiction and it is best used alongside other treatment methods to increase chances of success.

Because we need to understand your behaviours and triggers in your addiction, it’s likely that a course of hypnosis sessions will be needed. In the case of addiction, therapy is a long term course of treatment and the same goes for hypnotherapy. Relapse can be common in drug addiction, so committing to hypnotherapy sessions throughout your recovery may be recommended.

How Hypnotherapy Works for Drug Addiction

Hypnotherapy is one approach that alongside other forms of treatment, can be incredibly helpful for those in recovery.

When in a state of deep relaxation, your unconscious mind is more open to suggestion when it is in a trance like state. Your unconscious is responsible for most of your behaviours and habits and is thought to be responsible for around 90% of your functioning.

Once I understand the behaviours around your addiction, I use the hypnotic state along with suggestion techniques to change the way you behave and react to certain triggers and situations.

What to Expect from your Hypnotherapy for Drug Addiction Session

Once you’re comfortable, I’ll guide you into a deep, relaxed hypnotic  state. This enables the mind to be much more open to suggestion and change. I’ll then make suggestions to enable you to change your thought patterns and behaviours around drug addiction or painkiller abuse.

I tailor these suggestions to what you’re comfortable with. But they will aim to help you not crave the drug anymore or to feel dependent on taking anything.