Perhaps one of the most difficult aspects of recovery for drug addiction, alcoholism or substance abuse is selecting which form of therapy works best for you. After all, so many different programs exist. Where do you start? Interestingly, though, one form of cognitive-behavioral therapy has started to emerge, which, judging by its colorful name, could provide some thoroughly uplifting results. Known as “brain painting,” this method is a non-invasive technique that employs neural sensors and biofeedback. While it might look like something from a science fiction movie, this new technique could provide some much-needed information for an addict or alcoholic. How does this method work and what can a recovering patient expect from this? Let’s take a closer look at the potential effectiveness of brain painting.
Creating Alternative Pathways
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), any form of cognitive-behavioral therapy involves the anticipation of potential problems and helping patients improve techniques for self-control, creating alternative pathways for performance. Examples of this practice include self-monitoring, identifying at-risk situations, and reprogramming the brain through distractions (programs).
In a way, brain painting takes the same approach, on a more intimate basis. Simply put, this non-invasive technique relies heavily on biofeedback to produce neurofeedback. During the procedure, a physician places sensors to a patient’s scalp and asks this individual a series of questions. Ultimately, the doctor can use the ensuing answers and readout to map the patient’s brain, resulting from the recorded responses to certain types of positive and negative stimuli.
Watching Your Brain Work
Simply put, though the use of brain painting, a patient can literally watch their brain work by recognizing which portions of their gray matter are still not functioning within full parameters. As a result, they can identify negative stimuli and (in a sense) reprogram their brain by establishing new goals.
Based on past and recent studies, the brains of addicts are severely warped during the initial recovery stages. Most importantly, brain painting can repair the fight-or-flight reflex, helping patients achieve a new level of relaxation and peacefulness.
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