The problem of alcohol and drug addiction is quite rampant in the United States of America with an increase of an estimated 20.4 million people addicted to some kind of drug or the other that includes alcohol addiction. About 51.9% of Americans aged 12 and above had used alcohol at least once in a month in 2009 and about 779,000 Americans aged 12 and above had abused drugs such as LSD at least once in a year prior to being surveyed in 2009. Therefore, it can be concluded that a proper alcohol and drug rehab treatment programs are necessary for the patients addicted to the alcohol and drugs during their various stages of life.

There are number of alcohol and drug rehab treatment centers in the United States that are catering to the needs of persons addicted to alcohol and drugs using different techniques and programs. Some of these programs are residential alcohol and drug rehab programs, non-residential treatment programs, detoxification, faith based programs, individual counseling, psychotherapy, family participation, Christian Rehab programs and holistic alcohol and drug treatment rehab programs. In recent years, the concept of holistic treatment towards alcohol and drug addiction has gained ground.

The main objective of the holistic treatment rests on the principle of treating the person as whole person in terms of his/her spiritual, mental, emotional, physical aspects that require utmost attention. The concerned addicted persons needs through holistic rehab are addressed by different methods such as the family/marital counseling, group discussions, bodywork, recovery education, lifestyle coaching, holistic detoxification and finally through spiritual direction.

The holistic approach towards alcohol and drug rehab not only strives to address just the symptoms alone but also takes stock of the underlying cause of addiction. The core of the alcohol and drug addiction treatment lies in investigating the root cause of alcohol or drug dependency. Under holistic treatment program there are different techniques and methods followed that includes the practice of Yoga, Massages, Pilates, Meditation, Nutrition Education, Life Purpose Coaching and Acupuncture. The holistic approach works on the philosophy that it is important to address the person as a whole to find the balance in all aspects of his/her life by focusing on the mental/emotional aspects based on the physical and spiritual plane of the concerned patient who needs the treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. Therefore, the holistic treatment methods are gaining popularity among the masses in U.S.