When people come into the addiction clinic where I am the chief medical officer, they sometimes hit roadblocks with their treatment.

In many of those instances, it’s not the treatment itself that’s the issue. Rather, the person may not be ready to move forward, so the treatment isn’t as successful as it can be.

Why aren’t people ready? Many times, it’s because patients arrive in an agitated state. Even after they navigate through the detox period, patients often remain anxious or depressed. They have a hard time focusing, they’re restless, and many just want to leave.

Neurofeedback therapy is an important tool we use to help people in this situation. For some patients, it’s a game-changer. It calms them down, improves their mood and focus, and helps them sleep (that last benefit is absolutely key for people in early recovery).

In short, neurofeedback therapy allows many patients to truly start their addiction........

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