Treatment Centers Can't Ignore The Results Of Faith-Based Programs

Treatment centers across the United States are recognizing that faith-based programs are getting results for people struggling with addiction. More and more people are choosing a treatment center with a Christian rehab program because they are helping people conquer their addictions to drugs and alcohol.

In recent years, Christian rehab has become an increasingly popular option for addicts wishing to strengthen their physical, emotional and spiritual health. Treatment centers are developing faith-based programs to cater to this new niche of addiction treatment. The success of these programs is surprising many in the addiction treatment world.  Treatment centers are examining the Christian treatment model because it seems to be working where other methods have failed. Addiction is a physical, emotional and spiritual issue.

Addiction is a lonely disease, but the development of one’s faith fills the heart and minds with positive and uplifting thoughts. When an addict chooses a treatment center that embraces a faith-based program, they know that the spiritual side of their disease will be treated as well. They feel that they will be welcomed and encouraged on every part of on their journey to sobriety.  Many addicts are looking for the forgiveness offered in Christian treatment.  It seems this forgiveness may be necessary for many to be able move forward.

The Bible says, in 1 Peter 5:7, "Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you."  Undoubtedly, the success of faith-based Christian rehab programs is because of the love, grace and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. When an addict accepts that they are a broken person, it is their faith in a higher power that will continue to lift them up as they repair their life, one step at a time.

When addicts understand the positive role that faith plays in their recovery from addiction, magical things happen and they grow in a multi-dimensional relationship with God and Jesus Christ. Treatment centers are learning that if they want to continue to help addicts, they will have to embrace  the spiritual side of addiction addressed in Christian rehab and develop faith-based programs of their own.