Drug Treatment Is Most Effective With Church Support

While participation in a drug treatment program offers addicts the chance to reclaim their life, getting support from their church plays an integral role in helping to achieve a lasting recovery. Addicts need to feel love and acceptance from their church. Faith and a commitment to regularly attend church services can go a long way in helping addicts to learn how to enjoy life without drug addiction controlling their lives.  If an addict feels accepted and supported, they will continue the involvement in church which is so critical to their recovery.

Choosing a Christian drug treatment program is an excellent opportunity for addicts to explore their faith, many for the first time in their lives. Many people in drug rehab find themselves building a relationship with Jesus Christ and relying on Biblical scripture to get them through their darkest days. Drug treatment is not easy, or a simple solution, but with dedication and support from a church community and fellowship, it is possible to find hope once again. Continuing that relationship once the drug treatment is over is so critical to ensuring one's recovery.
　
Addiction is, without question, a disease. But it is not just a physical affliction, it is a disease of the spirit and the soul. When addicts find hope in their faith, and from their pastor and others in the church, it is a powerful catalyst towards regaining their physical and spiritual health. Many churches, especially large churches like Saddleback Church and Calvary Chapel, provide their flock with opportunities like Celebrate Recovery, where addicts can feel free to share their struggles with addiction.
　
The Bible says, in Mark 11:25, "And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses."
　
A faith-based drug treatment program will embrace every aspect of Biblical teaching to help the addict on their journey to sobriety. Those who understand how powerful a role faith plays in their treatment, will stand the best chance of enjoying a lasting and meaningful recovery from drug addiction.