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Rewriting Your Program: Overcoming Drinking, Smoking, and Drug Addiction with Hypnosis and NLP

Everyone wants to be the best version of themselves. Whether it is working to improve personal relationships, careers, or what one eats and drinks. People spend a lot of time making changes to reach that goal.

Sometimes it is hard to make these changes, and other times can seem impossible. So the idea of rewriting your program to overcome drinking, smoking, and drug addiction might seem like an impossible feat. But with the help of hypnosis and NLP, there is hope for anyone wishing to overcome their addiction.

Addictions are complex problems that affect people in many different ways. For some, the effects are very physical and may include withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking drugs or drinking alcohol. For others, it is more difficult to control their behavior even though there might be direct evidence of harm to themselves or anyone else.

Alcohol addiction

Alcohol addiction is a pattern of drinking that brings large amounts of alcohol into the body. This could cause mental and physical dependence. Alcoholism, also known as alcohol abuse or heavy drinking, is when someone becomes addicted to alcohol and cannot function without it.

The causes of alcoholism are diverse. It has been suggested that a person's genetics, surroundings, and social factors can all play a role in developing an addiction to alcohol. In addition, the risk of developing alcoholism is also influenced by the age at which a person starts drinking.

Signs of alcoholism

The warning signs of alcohol addiction are hard to miss. They may include:

·       Drinking excessively.

·       Withdrawal symptoms.

·       Alcohol dependence.

·       Missing work, school, or other obligations due to drinking or hangovers.

·       Drinking throughout the day

·       Socializing less because of drinking or spending time thinking about getting more alcohol than socializing

·       Despite the fact that you are suffering from health issues, you struggle to quit.

Alcohol effects on the brain

Alcohol acts on the brain by disrupting a person's communication pathways, affecting motor skills, and changing their behavior. Alcohol can affect three primary target areas of the brain:

1.     The cerebral cortex is responsible for thinking and processing information from all over the body. In an intoxicated state, this region slows down your ability to think clearly or make decisions.

2.     The medulla controls your breathing and heart rate. It influences your body's automatic responses. When you drink alcohol, it slows these activities down, leading to a coma or even death from overdose. Drinking alcohol also depresses the areas of the brain that control gag reflexes, making it easier for people to choke on their vomit if they pass out after drinking too much.

3.     The central nervous system is responsible for sending messages between the brain and your body. Alcohol tends to disrupt these signals, which can lead some people to have slurred speech or even complete loss of motor skills when they're intoxicated. Alcohol also affects the cerebellum, hippocampus, and frontal lobes.

The effects of alcohol on a person's behavior are complex. Long-term drinking has been linked with depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems. It can also cause a person to behave violently or inappropriately towards others, leading them into dangerous situations such as sexual assault or violence.

Smoking addiction

Smoking addiction is the physical and psychological need to keep smoking, despite all of its negative consequences. Nicotine works as a stimulant in small doses; over time, it becomes addictive and makes people feel like they need cigarettes to function normally.

Smoking addiction comes from an attempt to escape something else in one's life - often stress. Smoking is also used to cope with uncomfortable feelings such as anger, fear, sadness, or loneliness. For some people, smoking helps them relax, while others use it to help due to stress or boredom. Some people may start smoking because it is socially acceptable, especially teens.

Signs of addiction

The signs that someone may be struggling with a smoking addiction can include:

·       Smoking often

·       Nicotine dependency where one cannot function without smoking

·       Experiencing withdrawal symptoms

·       It is being unable to stop smoking despite health complications.

·       Experiencing cravings

Effects of smoking addiction

Smoking addiction can cause many adverse health effects. Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, including:

1.     The heart and blood vessels. Smoking increases the risk for high blood pressure, stroke, coronary artery disease (CAD), arteriosclerosis, and other cardiovascular conditions.

2.     Smoking affects the lungs, causing asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or lung cancer. Additionally, smoking has been linked to cancers of the mouth, throat, and cervix among women.

3.     A smoke session can have various effects on your brain, some more serious than others. Side effects include dizziness and lightheadedness, irregular or disturbed sleep lasting several days after quitting cigarettes, and increased risk of depression and anxiety.

4.     In the gastrointestinal system, nicotine can have a domino effect on other bodily functions. For example, it may cause nausea and vomiting as well as dry mouth. In addition, it is likely to trigger peptic ulcers from indigestion and heartburn it causes.

5.     The reproductive organs can be affected by smoking as well. Smoking has been linked to reduced fertility in both men and women, along with a higher miscarriage rate. In addition, in pregnant women who smoke, babies are more likely to have low birth weight and be born early.

6.     The body's immune system can also suffer from smoking addiction, making it harder to fight off infections. As a result, smokers are more at risk for respiratory illnesses like bronchitis, pneumonia, and influenza.

7.     Smoking's other long-term effects include bad breath, yellow teeth, stained fingers (called tobacco stains), wrinkles, premature aging, and age spots on the face and hands.

Drug addiction

Drug addiction is a condition that results from taking drugs - illegal or legal, prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications, continuingly despite adverse consequences. Drug abuse can lead to increased tolerance and dependence, leading people to take more frequent doses to achieve the desired effect.

People often believe drug addiction is only about illegal drugs such as heroin or cocaine. However, prescription drug addiction is also a severe problem, with opioid pain reliever prescriptions skyrocketing.

Drugs commonly abused include:

·       Opioids (including prescription painkillers like Vicodin, OxyContin, and codeine), heroin, methadone, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl

·       Stimulants (such as cocaine or methamphetamine )

·       Cannabis - also known as marijuana; can be smoked in joints

·       Depressants such as benzodiazepines (for example, Xanax)

·       Hallucinogens (such as LSD or magic mushrooms)

·       Inhalants such as gas or industrial solvents.

Signs of addiction

·       Tolerance - needing more and more to get high (or feel normal)

·       Withdrawal symptoms when not taking that drug

·       Lying to friends and family members about the amount of drugs being taken

·       Stealing prescription medicine from others or forging prescriptions.

·       Neglecting responsibilities such as work, school, or family in order to use drugs

·       Using drugs for more prolonged periods despite the desire to quit

·       Spending a lot of time getting, using, and recovering from drug abuse

·       Frequent cravings for substance use

The negative side effects associated with drug addiction include

1.     Financial problems- This results from spending large amounts of money on drugs or spending less time at work due to substance abuse.

2.     Legal problems can result from driving under the influence (of drugs) and getting into accidents, drug possession, smuggling illegal substances.

3.     Health issues such as respiratory problems, liver disease, heart attack, kidney failure, or stroke. Health problems also include mental sicknesses such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, or even suicide. In addition, addicts have an increased risk for HIV and hepatitis due to sharing needles, which spread diseases through the bloodstream.

4.     Relationship problems can be due to neglecting family members and friends while spending time on drugs, lying about drug use, stealing money from loved ones to buy more pills, etc.

5.     Loss of interest in hobbies and activities they used to enjoy, people they previously spent time with, their career or job, feeling unworthy and unable to live an everyday life because of the drug use. Addicts may also neglect responsibilities such as work, school, or family in order to use drugs

6.     Social isolation - becoming socially withdrawn because of drug abuse which can lead to depression.

7.     People abusing drugs may have poor concentration/memory loss due to heavy intake.

Overcoming drug addiction is difficult because of the mental obsession with wanting to feel good. It takes patience and perseverance to get better.

Getting over addictions using NLP and hypnosis

Hypnotherapy is a treatment that uses the power of suggestion to help people change their behavior and reactions. For someone undergoing hypnosis to benefit from it, they have to be in a deeply relaxed state where their conscious mind stops paying attention, so all focus can be on what suggestions are being made towards them.

This allows positive suggestions to be implanted deep into the subconscious mind. When a person is in this state of hypnosis, they are open to learning new behaviors and coping mechanisms to help them achieve their desired outcome.

When overcoming addictions using hypnotherapy, it's essential for someone who has been abusing drugs or alcohol to want sobriety. If they are not ready to make this change in their life, then hypnosis can't help.

During hypnotherapy, the therapist will give the person positive suggestions to help them get over their addiction. These include:

·       Understanding why they are addicted to drugs or alcohol and learn how to overcome this mental obsession with wanting it so much.

·       Learning new coping mechanisms for dealing with stress without resorting to substance abuse; choosing healthier ways of feeling well such as meditation, yoga, and exercise.

·       Teaching self-discipline, healthy eating habits, and sleep patterns will all help in overcoming addictions.

·       Hypnosis helps to increase motivation for getting clean by visualizing a life without drugs or alcohol; feeling good about themselves as people without the need for substance abuse.

·       Hypnosis also helps to improve impulse control and decision making, so a person can learn how to choose healthier things in life instead of wanting drugs or alcohol all the time.

NLP for addiction

This treatment involves having a therapist who is trained in this method work with the patient to change their behavior and reactions. NLP stands for Neuro-Linguistic Programming, which means programming your mind by changing negative, self-defeating thoughts patterns into positive ones that will lead you towards success.

Most drugs affect the brain, causing addiction because of their effect on neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin, which produce feelings of pleasure. The brain starts to crave these pleasurable feelings so much that it feels like any effort not spent trying to feel this way is wasted. This negative thought pattern can be changed by using NLP and hypnosis techniques.

NLP helps to change the way you think by

·       Diminishing anxiety and self-doubt, replacing these with positive thoughts about yourself. This will help overcome addictions because feeling good about oneself is essential when trying to stop substance abuse.

·       It also helps to reduce emotional instability, so you can remain calm and in control instead of getting angry or upset. This is achieved by changing negative thought patterns into more realistic ones that are not as emotionally charged and seeing things more clearly and rationally.

·       NLP also helps to improve communication skills by being more assertive without coming across as aggressive. This is important when dealing with stress that may cause one to resort back to substance abuse.

Addiction has multiple effects on the life of an addict and those around them. First, the addicts become a prisoner of the substance or habits they are addicted to. Second, family relationships, career opportunities, and friendships can all be lost due to addiction.

But with hypnosis therapy for drug abuse, addicts will learn how to deal with stress without resorting back to substance abuse. In addition, the therapies help addicts get rid of self-defeating behaviors that may lead them towards relapse. And through NLP treatment, addicts will learn how to change their thought patterns, helping them deal with life's challenges.