Lake Worth 12/22/2011 2:45:00 AM
News / Health & Wellness

Christian Rehab Centers Carry the Message to the Lost and Broken

When There is Not Anyone Else Who Cares, Christian Rehab Offers Hope

Christian rehab centers have become overwhelmingly popular in recent years, perhaps because of their innate ability to help the lost and broken amongst us. Addiction is a disease that destroys everything in its path, and it is only with treatment that addicts can heal, not only physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well. Christian rehab centers are able to help people become whole once again and start enjoying their lives.

 Addiction treatment centers that are faith-based know that recovery from drug and alcohol addiction takes time, patience and determination. Addicts have to truly want to make a change and turn their lives around. Christian rehab centers use the Bible as a guidebook and addicts study the Scripture every day, through Bible study and prayer groups, to steer them in the right direction.

Drug and alcohol addiction creates feelings of guilt, shame and isolation. Christian rehab centers teach addicts in recovery that all of the sins are forgiven when they accept Jesus Christ as their Savior. Faith is a powerful catalyst, and addicts in Christian rehab centers come to the understanding that their past is just that – the past. There is hope in a new beginning for anyone who wants to start fresh and work towards renewing their faith, or just develop a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

Many people who choose Christian rehab centers have had little or no exposure to a faith community, but soon learn that spiritual strength is just as important as physical strength. Making a fresh start is much easier when one has the comforting knowledge that their faith will sustain them when life gets tough.