Drug addiction is considered a disease that can be cured through medical intervention. However, even with proper medical attention and psychiatric therapies, several patients regress into their addictions. Failure to recover is sometimes attributed to poor follow-through programs that should include reintegration into society and family support.
There are groups however who believe that drug addiction is an indication of a far-reaching human condition that can be dealt with spiritual intervention as well. Treatment of addiction incorporates medical methods, counseling and spiritual intervention based on Christian beliefs and principles.
Bible-based Interventions
People who suffer form drug addiction often point at depression as the reason why they resort to the habit. They want to escape their realities and create new ones where they do not have to deal with their problems.
A feeing of isolation is also a factor that pushes people to use mind-altering drugs. They want to feel elated and blissful. And because they cannot get those emotions from normal, ordinary interaction with their families or peers, they take drugs to sustain that high.
These are just two of the reasons why people jump into the treacherous path to self destruction. But they clearly show that drug addiction starts from emotional and mental conditions – a feeling of hopelessness.
The Bible offers hope and help to those who need them. And applying those teachings to help drug addicts pick up the pieces of their lives is at the core of Christ-centered rehabilitation programs.
Principles of Christian Intervention
Alcoholics Anonymous was founded on Christian principles. Rehabilitation of alcoholics follows the 12 steps to recovery. In today’s drug rehabilitation centers, the 12 steps are at the core of their treatment programs.
In Christian rehabilitation centers, patients are also treated using those principles but with more emphasis on spiritual healing through sharing, prayer, and application of Christian values. Patients are assigned partners and support groups and spiritual leaders that guide them through the whole ordeal.
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