Lake Worth 9/15/2011 11:45:00 PM
News / Health & Wellness

Finding Drug Treatment For The Christian Addict

Addiction is Not Easy to Admit to Oneself or To Others

For many people, their addiction to drugs is a badge that they would rather no one see. Other people addicted to drugs reach out easily to loved ones, or even a trusted pastor, and express their desire to seek treatment for their addiction. It is never easy to admit to oneself or to others that they have an addiction to drugs, but when the addict is a Christian, they understand that drug treatment is the only way to restore their physical and spiritual well-being.
 
Finding a drug treatment program that helps Christian addicts is not a difficult prospect these days. Over the past few years, more and more Christian drug treatment programs have opened and their popularity among people wanting to turn their life around has increased tremendously. Drug rehab in a Christian atmosphere is not radically different from drug treatment in a secular program, but the Bible is utilized to show addicts how Christ’s love and forgiveness can rebuild their faith in themselves.
 
Christian addicts often face an unexpected hurdle - having to face the admission of their addiction to themselves and to all who love them. Shame, guilt and embarrassment often prevent addicts from seeking drug treatment, but once they realize that Christ will never forsake them, no matter what the sinful behavior, it is easier to open one’s mouth and heart.
 
Many Christian addicts find a drug treatment program through a recommendation from their church or pastor, or a friend or family member. Simply doing a Google search on the Internet is not good enough, it is critical that you call the drug treatment center, ask questions and inquire about taking a tour of the facility. Make sure that your insurance is accepted at the facility, and that at least some of the treatment is covered by your policy. For any addict to be successful in any drug rehab, one must feel comfortable in the environment.