Faith Based Addiction Treatment Centers

by Susan Presley

Overview

Some people prefer faith-based addiction management.

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Faith-based addiction treatment programs usually combine traditional detoxification and rehabilitation programs with faith-based principles. The religious aspects do not replace traditional treatment, but serve as an adjunct to therapy for those with faith in a higher power.
Clients

Faith-based addiction treatment programs specialize in treating patients with addiction problems who are interested in exploring help from a higher power, in addition to secular therapy.

Traditional Therapies

Faith-based addiction programs offer detoxification for patients, allowing a safe setting in which patients can allow the addictive substance time to leave their body. Withdrawal symptoms are dealt with. Doctors carefully monitor patients' progress.
Counseling

As with other addiction rehabilitation centers, faith-based treatment programs employ individual and group therapy sessions. Therapy is led by trained counselors, psychologists or therapists.
Broad Range

Many faith-based addiction programs are based in Christianity. However, holistic approaches, 12-step therapies, acupuncture-based therapies and other resources include themselves in faith-based addiction recovery resources.
Facilities

Faith-based drug treatment programs can be outpatient, depending on the client's needs. Prices and financial assistance vary from center to center.

Overview