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Every September, National Recovery Month gives us an opportunity to recognize something worth celebrating: recovery is possible. For individuals and families affected by addiction, recovery often represents much more than stopping the use of drugs or alcohol. It can mean rebuilding relationships, restoring trust, finding stability, rediscovering purpose, and learning how to live one day…
Addiction is a complex challenge that impacts Christians and their families nationwide. Sadly, the stigma surrounding addiction creates significant barriers to seeking help, fostering isolation and shame. This stigma not only hinders recovery but also perpetuates a cycle of misunderstanding and judgment. It’s crucial to dispel these misconceptions and cultivate a compassionate, faith-based environment that…
Addressing the struggles of homeless individuals with substance use disorders is crucial to understanding the multifaceted challenges they face daily. Homelessness, coupled with substance abuse, creates a complex web of difficulties, amplifying the already harsh realities of life on the streets. To learn more about addiction and homelessness as well as addiction treatment programs in…
Addiction can take a toll on individuals and entire families. It destroys the health and well-being of everyone involved. Addiction affects not only the person struggling with it, but the people around them, making them feel helpless, hopeless, and exhausted. That’s why making amends is essential to the journey of healing from addiction. Let’s consider…
Life skills are a vital part of addiction treatment because they enable you to adapt to a drug-free lifestyle without any issues. Substance use disorders can ruin different areas of your life, like relationships, work, and school. After a successful treatment, you need these skills to face the challenges you encounter in your day-to-day activities.…
Approximately three-quarters of all US drug rehab centers have a faith-based addiction treatment program. The efficacy of this kind of treatment has long been established. But is it only for those who are already secure in their faith? Not at all. Faith-based treatments can be effective for those who have lost track of their faith.…
Cigarettes are available in grocery stores, gas stations, and bodegas all across the US and yet nicotine is one of the most addictive substances on the planet. It’s as addictive as cocaine and heroin and typically even harder to quit than both of those drugs. Fortunately, nicotine and tobacco addiction treatment is a safe and…
Many drugs now sold illegally for recreational use were originally used for other purposes. From religious rites to medical applications, substances derived from the coca plant have been used by humans for centuries. Cocaine addiction accounts for about one out of 10 people in rehab, and yet most people suffering from cocaine addiction don’t receive…
Faith-centered addiction treatment combines spiritual practice with evidence-based treatment. Faith-based practices can help you use your commitment to religion and spirituality to support your recovery. If you have a background in Christianity, are deeply religious, or feel comforted by the practice of Christian faith, a recovery community based on Christian principles will likely help you…
The opioid crisis reached critical proportions in the 1990s with the extensive distribution of Oxy by physicians misled by false claims that it was non-addictive. The prevalence of synthetic opioids such as oxycodone or fentanyl has not pushed out the high incidence of heroin and morphine use. These drugs are opiates derived from the opium…