Drug Rehab

Christian Based Drug Rehab

The holistic approach:

Addiction is something, which is quite easy to get hooked on to, but very difficult to get rid of. The chances of someone getting addicted to harmful substances like drugs, alcohol, etc. are not remote possibilities. In such cases, it is not only the individual who is addicted, who goes into self-destruction; but close family members, friends and loved ones also suffer as a result of such addiction.

People who are close to an addicted individual obviously come to be aware of the downward spiral of an addict, but most of the times, the addict himself, is oblivious to such possibility. An addict usually doesn't acknowledge that he/she has a problem, and thus, refuses to seek professional help to kick off the addiction. In such a scenario, people who are close to an addict usually seek professional help for the problem.

The Christian way:

A Christian based drug rehab or intervention is such an attempt by family, friends and loved ones to try and persuade an addict to make him realize the problem that he/she is facing and try to persuade him/her to take professional help to deal with the problem.

The main purpose of a Christian based drug rehab includes:

- Making the concerned person realize that he/she has a problem which he is obviously not able to solve alone - Persuading the person to seek professional help, like joining a rehab, to help kick off the addiction

In a Christian based drug rehab, friends and family confront the individual regarding the addiction and have an open discussion, regarding their problem. The focus would be to first of all make the concerned person accept that he/she has a problem. Often, an addict would try to run away from the situation or joke his way out of it, believing that they do not have a problem, and that things are not as serious as made out to be and that everything is "under control".

Christian rehab:

It is important for family members to not let the addict be under such misconception and escape the reality. In the case of a Christian based drug rehab, it is important for all family, friends and concerned persons, who are closed to the addict, to be involved. It is believed that having more number of people is more effective, as it makes the addict realize that he/she really has a problem and that it is not an "imagination" of one or two individuals.

The extensive involvement of prayer and worship and the reading of Bible passages are part and parcel of the Christian based drug rehab. However, care should be taken to not intimidate the person, which might have a negative effect, resulting in the addict retracting into a shell. The idea is to help the addict overcome fear and make him accept the problem, leading the road to recovery. Usually, one member should take the lead and confront the addict. This person should ideally be someone who is closest to the addict.

TIP: - 6. Examples of Addictive Drugs

Here are some examples of addictive drugs:

* Heroin * Stimulants (cocaine and amphetamines) * Sedatives * Marijuana * Inhalants * PCP * LSD * Alcohol