Sound Therapy in Addiction Recovery

The power of sound therapy in addiction recovery

Ashley Herring

Personal experience

Sound Healing Explained

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Hippocampus

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Amygdala

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Where is this headed?

The University of Virginia received $5 million in funding to conduct study using ultrasound as a potential treatment for cocaine.

Sound can transport you; beyond that, it can transform you.

Dr. Toni Sorenson

references

Barney, J. (2023, August 22). Sound waves could be a novel tactic in battling cocaine addiction. Neuroscience News. https://neurosciencenews.com/sound-waves-addiction-treatment-23803/

Silverman, M. J. (2023). Comparing music therapy interventions in adults with substance use disorder on a detoxification unit as measured by the group relationship: A three-group cluster-randomized study. International Journal of Systemic Therapy. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/2692398X.2023.2290427

David Aldridge, & Joerg Fachner. (2010). Music Therapy and Addictions. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.  https://web.p.ebscohost.com/ehost/ebookviewer/ebook/bmxlYmtfXzM1Mjg2NV9fQU41?sid=dcff57a1-793e-49ae-89f8-198a170b3826%40redis&vid=13&format=EB&lpid=lp_18&rid=0

Your brain on music: The sound system between your ears. The Kennedy Center. (n.d.). https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/resources-for-educators/classroom-resources/media-and-interactives/media/music/your-brain-on-music/your-brain-on-music/your-brain-on-music-the-sound-system-between-your-ears/

Hernandez , D. (2023, June 2). The Science Behind Sound Therapy. YouTube. https://youtu.be/p0ZBJT7KMOs?si=Cl-VpjlFDjKw6vIu

music and the brain

Amygdala & Nucleus Accumbens

The Amygdala, Cerebllum and Nucleus Accumbens are associated with emotion. That's why some people can be "moved" by a song.

Music and the brain

Visual Cortex

Performances like playing an instrument, poetry, or dancing activate the visual cortex.

Music and the brain

Prefrontal Cortex

Music analysis happens in the prefrontal cortex. The brain creates expectations when listening to a song based on melody. It can be surprising when a song has a quirky change.

music and the brain

Hippocampus

The hippocampus is associated with the memory. People have an amazing ability to remember music. Some can recognize songs only after hearing a fragment of the music.

Music and the brain

Motor Cortex

Rhythm creating through beating a drum or toes tapping to a beat involves the motor cortex and cerebellum.

music and the brain

Cerebellum

The cerebellum is involved in alot! Things like rhythm, pitch and tone, performance and emotion involve the cerebellum.

Music and the brain

Sensory Cortex

Sensory sensations are fired up when some form of musical performance is done triggering the visual and motor cortex.

Music and The Brain

Auditory Cortex

Recognition and understanding of pitch and tone are used in the auditory cortex. The auditory cortex analyzes a song's melody and harmony.