Christian Drug Rehabilitation

Drug addiction is one of the major issues that many, especially teenagers and adolescents, are trying to cope with. The number of people who take to drugs are increasing by the day and so the increased need for drug rehabilitation. Not everyone suffering from drug addiction opts for rehab, the reason being lack of determination and will. Most of those who successfully complete the process of rehabilitation also tend to get back to it sooner or later. However, constant efforts are being made to introduce rehabilitation programs that not only sets the person free from addiction, but also eliminates all possibilities of getting back to it. Christian drug rehabilitation is one such endeavor and it is being incorporated by most of the drug rehabilitation centers.

Essence of Christian Drug Rehabilitation
Christian drug rehabilitation focuses on rehabilitation based on the beliefs and principles of Christianity. Spirituality and faith form the essence of Christian drug rehabilitation. The approach of Christian drug rehabilitation is based on scriptures, biblical teachings and prayer. It emphasizes on the need for healing of the mind, body and soul and not just freedom from addiction. The treatment administered is based on the faith that Christ alone can heal, can free addicts from addiction and can take them on a path of painless physical and mental recovery. Christian drug rehabilitation tries to rebuild the addicts' relationship with God through prayer and reading and understand the Bible. It inculcates a faith in them that the love of Christ will help them recover, and by accepting the will of God they can begin their journey towards complete rehabilitation.

Procedures Incorporated in Christian Drug Rehabilitation
Christian drug rehabilitation incorporates various procedures in order to ensure complete healing of the addict. Apart from the usual drug addiction treatment, programs like study of the scriptures and the Bible, church visits, religious services, daily chapel services, service to others, group discussions, pastoral counseling, etc. are incorporated. These programs help the addict to cope effectively with the recovery process. They also learn the reason for their addiction and the adverse effects that it has had on his/her family and loved ones. An important feature of Christian drug treatment is the involvement of the addicts family in the process of his/her recovery. It tries to rebuild the addicts relationship with his/her family and loved ones. Their love and support aids the rehabilitation process and also helps the addict regain his/her lost faith and confidence. The scriptures reinstate the Christian principles and way of life, thereby motivating the addict to abstain from drugs. Christian drug rehabilitation also incorporates the 12 step recovery program introduced by the Alcoholic Anonymous. This 12 step program is merged with biblical teachings. Through this program the addicts are spiritually awakened, and they accept that they had no power over the substance that took over their lives; but now believe that a greater power could free them from the addiction. They believe that they willingly turned to God for help, and have discovered their moral values. The addicts admit all wrong doings to God, themselves and others, accept that God alone can mend their character and eliminate all shortcomings. They make a list of all persons they have hurt or harmed due to their addiction and agree to make amends. The addicts agree to be consistently aware of their wrongs, admit it and improve themselves through prayer and meditation. They also agree to understand God and the plan that God has for them. Through this program, the addicts promise to practice the principles of biblical teachings throughout their lives, and also try to convey the same to other addicts as well.

Christian drug rehabilitation has proved to be very effective. As per studies, addicts recovering through Christian drug rehabilitation remain sober and are less likely to relapse.