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While most alcohol rehab programs are not affiliated with any single religious group, many programs incorporate Christian teachings. Some programs even integrate the Christian lifestyle into their core offering of alcohol detox, counseling and aftercare. Many people even consider Alcoholics Anonymous as a program based in Christianity with its main emphasis on “giving it all up to God or a higher power.”1

These alcohol rehab programs give the Christian individual a chance to be near other like-minded individuals — while receiving treatment that acts in concerts with their beliefs and the tenants of their faith.

Who Should Consider Christian Rehab?

Christian alcohol rehab is an appropriate option for those individuals who wish to remain closely connected with their faith as a means of aiding their recovery from alcoholism. The individuals found at Christian alcohol rehab centers are either lifelong devout Christians, or men and women who recently rediscovered faith in God through their alcoholism.

What are the Benefits?

Church sanctuaryFor anyone thinking about a Christian-based treatment program, there are a number of key advantages to consider. Some of the benefits include:

  • Being close to one’s faith. Many people use their faith to guide them through the most difficult times in their lives. Christian alcohol rehab allows the individual to remain close to their faith while undergoing detox, counseling, and other recovery programs.
  • Connecting with other Christians. Being around like-minded people of the same faith, who are also going through the challenges of addiction recovery can prove to be a huge encouragement when pursuing sobriety. A quality environment promotes feelings of physical safety and emotional security, of being understood and unconditionally accepted.2
  • Regular services. One of the hallmarks of a Christian alcohol rehab program is regular church services for both patients and their families. Many alcohol rehab facilities will have a member of the clergy come to the facility daily to speak to groups or offer spiritual counseling to patients in private.

12-Step Programs and Christianity

12-Step programs such as Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous have helped millions of people maintain their sobriety in the weeks, months and years following treatment.

These programs have always appealed to individuals of the Christian faith. Giving one’s self up to a “higher power,” as the programs recommend, may not speak specifically of the Christian view of God, but for many Christians, it provides a perfect parallel to their own religious beliefs.

Once attending regular 12-Step meetings, individuals soon begin to benefit from the support they receive from the others in the program. The chance to talk openly and honestly about the challenges of alcohol recovery is immensely valuable to those who feel isolated by the experience.

“I have learned through my walk in recovery that I am truly learning to love myself again,” says Von C. Heroes in Recovery. “I am living an honest program, looking at myself and really working the steps. I am looking forward to the future, but I am actually living one day at a time.”

Michael’s House is a residential drug and alcohol rehab facility located in the heart of beautiful Palm Springs, California. The caring treatment staff at Michael’s House helps provide an individualized recovery plan for every patient, so that they are able to connect with their faith in any way they see fit.

For more information, please contact Michael’s House today at 760.548.4032.


Sources

1 Lazarus, Clifford. “Does Alcoholics Anonymous Work Because it's a Form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?” Psychology Today. 20 July 2010.

2 Mager, Dan. “What Makes 12-Step Programs Therapeutic?” Psychology Today. 10 December 2013.

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