The recent Recovery Festival held at a local waldorf school in Cape Towb was a beautiful example of progressive recovery oriented professionals coming together to highlight the diversity of treatments these days in treating substance aduse/ addictions/ mental health.

Having been involved in this field for over 15 years in SA and UK, I was so pleased to see how both Body and Mind treatments are now both integral to holistically treating our human clients. Gone are the days of telling the addict...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_bk0Q65avY

Successfully treated with TRE post home invasion. Helpful method of treating trauma.
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http://www.addictioncampuses.com/podcasts/high-sobriety/dr-lee-norton/

Lovely informative podcast highlighting how things that happened in childhood, or things that didnt happen in childhood can lead to trauma symptoms repeating, leading to addiction/ self medication.

Methods such as art, guided imagery, EMDR, TRE can help integrate the body and mind to overcome these hardships
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http://www.addictioncampuses.com/resources/addiction-campuses-blog/the-top-trauma-that-causes-addiction/


Have  a read of this- physical and emotional scars may lead to addictive tendencies- yet another article on this strongly suggesting if youve been through trauma of any kind, find a way to treat it.
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2782906/The-terrible-truth-cannabis-British-expert-s-devastating-20-year-study-finally-demolishes-claims-smoking-pot-harmless.html

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrhhWIjEJLY

Basically the event(s) are not important as is the need for bodily release. ie you do not have to talk through your traumas there are other ways....somatic release.
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http://blogs.sun.ac.za/mhic/files/2011/09/Eating-disorders.pdf

Stellenbosch professor describes the eating disorders and suggested treatments- inpatient treatment where possible but outpatient daily management is recommended.
Working with counsellors who understand the complex nature of haivng an eating disorder is essential.

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http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/14422/20130327/personal-story-brought-fresh-perspective-traditional-addiction.htm

American based rehab, acknowledges how 12 steps is not always the way. They offer the following as their treatment approach.