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The Recovery Process
Drug and alcohol abuse are chronic conditions that often continue to get worse when left untreated. Addiction is a complex disease, and getting sober isn’t as simple as having strong willpower. Addiction is generally characterized by compulsive, drug-seeking behavior, or an intense desire to use drugs or alcohol, despite severe medical or social consequences.1 Fortunately, addiction treatment programs can help you overcome compulsive behaviors and reduce your urge to use drugs or alcohol. Christian rehab centers combine traditional treatment with spiritual guidance to help you take control of your life.
In Christian rehab, you will find like-minded people helping one another make positive changes.
Struggling with an inability to stop consuming alcohol or drugs can make you feel isolated, particularly from others in your church or spiritual organization, but you’re not alone. In 2015, 15.7 million Americans over the age of 12 had an alcohol use disorder, and 7.7 million had an illicit drug use disorder.2 Substance abuse occurs in all types of people, regardless of their religion, race, gender, or class. In Christian rehab, you will find like-minded people helping one another make positive changes. Christian rehab centers provide addiction therapy and spiritual guidance to people with all types of drug addictions.
Christian rehab is not very different from secular rehab. Many accredited Christian rehab centers use the same types of evidence-based treatment as other facilities. The difference is that these treatment approaches are framed by spiritual awareness. Counselors and staff members at Christian rehab centers will typically share your same faith. You will be encouraged to strengthen your relationship with Jesus through daily prayer, Bible study, and worship. You will also participate in proven addiction treatment methods, which may include detoxification, individual counseling, group therapy, 12-step programs, and other therapies based on the substance of abuse, severity of addiction, and other individual factors.
As in other addiction treatment programs, Christian rehab will generally follow a 4-step process:
What makes Christian rehab centers different than other treatment programs is the spiritual guidance and support that you will be offered along your journey to recovery.
What makes Christian rehab centers different than other treatment programs is the spiritual guidance and support that you will be offered along your journey to recovery. Many Christian rehab centers have priests, ministers, or other religious mentors on staff. These spiritual leaders can help you develop the strength to stay sober by strengthening your relationship with God.
There are a lot of addiction treatment programs out there. So how do you find the one that’s right for you? There are many factors to consider, and no single rehab program works best for everyone. Some programs focus more on mental health and co-occurring emotional disorders. If you turn to drugs and alcohol because of anxiety or depression, you might prefer a program with a deep mental health focus.
There are many secular recovery centers that offer a Christian rehab program. This would mean that some, but not all, patients around you would be participating in spiritual activities. Think about whether you prefer a traditional program with a spiritual component, or a facility that is exclusively faith-based.
Spiritual guidance can play a role in recovery, but it must be combined with evidence-based therapeutic treatment. You may find it helpful to research addiction treatment approaches so that you know what to expect. For example, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one common approach to the treatment of addiction. Alcohol and drug abuse can take a major toll on families, so you might be interested in a treatment program that offers family therapy in addition to individual treatment. Family therapy can not only help you recover, but it can also help your children, parents, or partner.
Christian rehab offers you a chance to recommit to your faith. Your increased spiritual awareness will guide you through recovery. After rehab, you will carry your faith with you back into the world. It will help you to resist temptation and maintain long-term sobriety.
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