Lake Worth, FL 3/17/2012 3:05:00 AM
News / Health & Wellness

Out From Under The Bridge and Into Christian Drug Rehab

No One Has Fallen Too Far for Christian Drug Treatment

Addiction is a disease that results in people living in shame and guilt. This can be as destructive as the addiction itself.  The cycle of broken promises often leads to financial hardship, job loss and ultimately homelessness.  However, there is hope when addicts make the brave decision to enter a Christian rehab program and regain their dignity, as well as their health. Christian drug treatment centers throughout the United States strive every day to help put back the broken pieces of addicts' lives and give them hope for their future.

Recovery from an addiction to drugs or alcohol is never easy or simple, especially when someone has reached a very low bottom. Christian rehab makes the process more palatable for addicts. Christian drug treatment centers incorporate faith and Biblical teachings into the curriculum, and addicts delve deep into the Bible and learn what God has to say about forgiveness and grace.  God does not turn away from someone just because they have lost everything. One reason Christian rehab is so successful is that it gives addicts the opportunity to be kind to themselves, and to make amends to the people that they have hurt with their addiction.

For any addict to be victorious in their own recovery, they have to learn to forgive themselves and understand that addiction is a destructive disease. Christian rehab is no magic pill (forgive the pun) but it does instill a sense of hope at every turn. Addicts are expected to take responsibility for their own recovery, and learn essential coping skills for the inevitable stress of everyday life. Along the way, they will find that not only are they becoming stronger physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well.

Christian rehab provides a soft landing place for the harsh reality of addiction to drugs.  Even when it seems there is nowhere else to turn, the hand of Christ is always there.  There will be challenges, and struggles, but addicts in Christian drug treatment centers will be pleasantly surprised at how empowering it can be to take control of their lives once again.