The disease of substance abuse addiction is complex in nature. It affects the body, the mind, the emotions, relationships and the spirit of those afflicted. Likewise, effective treatment for this complex addiction mandates a comprehensive approach that addresses the various components of the human makeup.
Most professionals in the field recognize that, at its [...]
Abstaining from drinking, while critical, does not in itself constitute sobriety. In fact, it may have little effect on the insanity, the defects of character and the shortcomings that accompany chronic substance abuse. A sober alcoholic, in contrast, is someone who is addicted to alcohol but who is transforming in all aspects. [...]
Addictive diseases such as alcoholism and drug abuse are like time-bombs going off in a room; everyone is hit with flying fragments of the addiction bomb. Not a “victimless crime”, substance abuse gradually destroys everything and everybody in its wake. Spiritual in nature, substance abuse can be put into check in a quality [...]
It is generally understood that alcoholism negatively affects the mind, body and the addict’s relationships, but often the spiritual impact is overlooked.
The rehabilitation treatment community understands the importance of faith in God and offers courses in spirituality and frequently now, Christian alcohol treatment options are also extended.
When evaluating the immense success of Alcoholics Anonymous over [...]
Alcohol abuse not only destroys the mind, the emotions, the body and the relationships of the addict, it attacks the spiritual core of those trapped in their addiction. For many, Christian Alcohol Rehabilitation is the Hope they have longed for. Long-term abuse of alcohol strips the very soul of the addict, leaving them lonely, depressed [...]
By the time problem drinking becomes full-blown alcoholism, emotional and mental illnesses often appear, physical ailments often surface and all the relationships around the alcoholic suffer. Worse, the human spirit is impacted by the soul-sickness of alcoholism. Christian alcohol recovery for many is the answer.
A quality rehabilitation center, while not necessarily religious in nature, may [...]