Introduction When counseling people who suffer from addiction, it may require a different approach from the regular. Addicts are more likely to want to act defensively about their addiction. This can be linked to the fact that they somehow feel bad about themselves and don’t want to be judged any further. Christian counseling is counseling […]
How God’s Power Helps Us Defeat Addiction
Introduction According to the Cambridge Dictionary, addiction is defined as “an inability to stop doing or using something, especially something harmful.” Addiction is a condition in which a person is under control by an act or use of a substance. Addiction can sometimes seem like the driving force of your life. It can sometimes seem […]
WHY THE CHURCH IS IMPORTANT IN ADDICTION TREATMENT
A good number of people who are addicted, do not usually feel that the church is integral to their recovery. So, they would prefer to handle their addiction problem themselves till get solved. What they do not understand is, they are missing out on the latent benefits which comes with the inclusion of the church […]
DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT FROM THE CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE
Opting for drug rehab for addiction treatment is one of the boldest step for people, who want to break free from addiction. People who are addicted would need some form of help to be free from addiction. It gets to a point when you are faced with selecting either a secular or Christian drug rehabilitation […]
The Christian Drug Rehab Experience
Christian rehab can be a life changing experience for those who are open to it. Many people have spent time enrolled in a Christian rehab program and come away from it with an incredible new outlook on life. The reason a Christian rehab program can be so much more compelling than a secular rehab program […]
The Christian Rehabilitation Method
There is a specific method to Christian rehabilitation that sets it apart from other rehab programs. Though Christian rehab and secular rehab utilize some of the same elements, they are very different experiences. In secular rehab, the clients focus on their recovery from a psychological and psychiatric viewpoint. This method can be successful, but can […]
What You Need to Know About Drug Addiction
There are many misconceptions and misunderstandings about what drug addiction is and what characterizes it. Is it a choice or is it predetermined? How does it work? Can it be eliminated? Creating awareness and understanding of drug addiction is important to how it is perceived, and how it is addressed. Many cases of drug addiction […]
The Stages of Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is an acute brain disease that is characterized by chronic, repeated drug abuse. Many addictions begin as something casual or recreational and develop into a condition that spirals out of the addict’s control. Drug addiction will move through several stages, including its initial symptoms, dependence and long-term effects. Habitual drug use often leads […]
Treating Drug Addiction with Faith
Drug addicts face a difficult set of challenges in separating themselves from the substance they are addicted to, but years of research have revealed that carefully administered Christian addiction treatment can be the difference between continued addiction and full recovery. What we know about successfully treating a drug addicted person is that medications and faith-based […]
Drug Abuse Requires God’s Healing
If you think you may have a drug addiction, the first step to take is to seek a proper diagnosis from a medical professional. It is important to be honest with the physician about your drug habit as their diagnosis will consider both behavioral and physical factors, such as whether or not you have control […]