Addiction is a particularly hard topic to grapple with in the Christian community. A common misconception is that an affliction like addiction should have no hold on someone’s life if they have truly accepted Christ into their heart. The truth of the matter is, every Christian is at a different place in their walk with Christ, or their journey of faith, and many Christians feel the affects of addiction, either personally or in a relationship with a loved one.

Tragically, some Christians feel so ashamed of their addiction that they hide it away from their spiritual community instead of seeking help for it. This is particularly sad considering there are a number of Christian rehabilitation programs that were created specifically for them.

A good quality Christian drug and alcohol rehab will be fully licensed and accredited, and will have a proven history of success with its clientele. The program will be developed using the most current and successful treatment methods, and will offer a variety of addiction resources, such as group and individual counselling, therapies and recreational activities, detoxification services, halfway housing, support group access and sponsorship.

The most important component of Christian addiction treatment is a subtle one. The love of Christ should always be present and at the forefront of the treatment, in a respectful way. If a patient is not a Christian, there should be no effort to convert on the part of the staff, but rather support for the patient should they choose to transform their own life through Christ. Christian psychology reading material is often available in a Christian rehab, and the treatment program itself is generally based on the life model that Christ provided, translated into a modern day psychological breakdown of how to find peace, love and purpose in one’s life.