What are the benefits of music therapy treatment for people with

Chemical dependency?

• Chemical dependency can be isolating.  Lyric and music analysis can be used as a tool to find connection to a new community.  There are songs from every time period and genre that address the challenges faced with chemical dependency. 

• Adapted lessons allow people to learn a new skill at a supportive pace.  Playing an instrument or singing activates more areas of the brain at one time than any other activity.  The benefits of learning to sing or play an instrument include improved attention span, improved executive function skills, improved self-confidence, and increased self-awareness.  

• Music therapy interventions using preferred music have been shown to lower cortisol levels and balance dopamine production in people with anxiety.