It is a value of Christianity to abstain from things that interrupt the relationship a person has with God, which is why addiction is a difficult subject for Christians to face. It can be particularly hard for people from the Christian community to admit to or seek help for an addiction problem within the church, but sometimes, guidance from medical and mental health professionals is critical to the person’s recovery. It is in these cases that addicts should reach out to Christian treatment centers for help.
Inpatient rehabilitation centers generally follow the same model, beginning with detoxification, followed by on site counselling, and ending with ongoing support services. What makes Christian addiction treatment unique is the God-centric model of recovery, where surrendering power and control to God becomes the cornerstone of a person’s recovery plan. The treatment program itself will also be constructed around the general Christian principles of healthy spiritual living.
Christian drug and alcohol rehabilitation attacks addiction at its emotional, psychological and spiritual roots by giving the addict the opportunity to give God control. Potential patients should be careful to research individual treatment programs to find out how reputable and successful they are. Not all Christian rehabs are quality ones and can fall short of good medical and mental health practices, or they may practice a skewed version of Christianity. Be sure to verify the licensing of the staff, the accreditation of the facility and the history of success the Christian rehabilitation center has, as well as confirming that the structure of the program is a good fit for your personal needs.