Lake worth 6/27/2011 5:00:00 PM
News / Health & Wellness

Christian Substance Abuse Treatment - Spiritual Approach Works Wonders

The decision to get treatment for substance abuse is a monumental one and one to be celebrated. At a Christian substance abuse treatment center, the focus is on rebuilding the addict’s physical, emotional and spiritual health, while allowing the addict to experience love and restore confidence and self-esteem.
 
The spiritual approach to substance abuse treatment is unique in many ways. Through daily Bible study and learning to walk in the Word, the addict in recovery receives encouragement every step of the way on the road to sobriety. Christian substance abuse treatment centers are not that much different than their secular counterparts, but the spiritual component plays a center stage role in the program.
 
The Bible says, in 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” An addiction to drugs and alcohol is seen as spiritual warfare and accepting help is the first step in achieving pure physical and spiritual health. It is important to embrace everything that a Christian substance abuse treatment center can offer the recovering addict. Reading the Scripture every day will only develop a richer relationship between the addict and God, allowing an opportunity to rebuild every aspect of one’s life.
 
The spiritual approach to treatment for drug and alcohol addiction will provide the recovering addict to repair damaged relationships with friends and family. The sole goal of any Christian substance abuse treatment center is to give the addict every possible tool for achieving a lasting recovery and a strong faith. A pure and rich life is within reach for any person choosing a Christian substance abuse treatment center.
 
Isaiah 40:31 says: “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”