Lake Worth 12/7/2011 11:31:24 PM
News / Health & Wellness

Treatment Centers Can't Ignore the Results of Faith Based Programs

Christian Rehab Has Great Success with Addction Treatment

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.  The statistics show that theise programs 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.

Addiction is a lonely disease, but the development of one’s faith fills the heart and mind with positive and uplifting thoughts. When an addict chooses a treatment center that embraces a faith based program, they know that  that they will be welcomed and encouraged on every part of on their journey to sobriety.   These programs offer recovery as well as hope of forgiveness.  There is freedom from the anxiety, shame and guilt that often drives people to use durgs and alcohol.  Christian rehab provides the solution to this problem.  This idea is affirmed in scripture where it says in1 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, positive things happen as they grow in a multi-dimensional relationship with God .  Treatment centers are beginning to see that if they want to help addicts effectively, they will have to address the spiritual side of addiction through faith-based programs.