Christianity is a broad term, as there are many different protestant denominations and Catholic churches to choose from. There are even different types of Catholicism that people might subscribe to. One thing that all Christian faiths have in common is that the central figure of hope in the religion is Jesus Christ. His love, compassion, and philosophy on life is a central focus in the lives of most Christians. The first question many have about Christian based rehabs is whether or not they’re open to every single denomination and Catholics, too.
The general answer is yes! Christian rehabs base their treatment strategies around the central tenants of the Christian faith. While those basic principles and histories may differ, all Christians worship, pray to, and draw strength from the life of Jesus Christ and his promise to care for us. Therefore, in almost every Christian detox or long-term rehab, you’ll find a blend of Christians of all faiths.
Exceptions to the Rule
Some detoxes and long-term centers, and even residential homes, will focus in on one protestant denomination or a type of Catholicism. For example, there may be a Baptist rehab that invites Baptists to get help through the healing power of Christ as seen through the faith of Baptists. Likewise, there may be a Catholic rehab center that helps Catholics get better. Despite the overall rehab using that central faith to help patients get well, it doesn’t mean that all the patients have to be Baptists or Catholics. It simply means that the treatment approach will use those specific faiths to help people get well.
Because drug addiction and alcoholism are such dangerous illnesses, and they so often accompany mental illness, it’s natural that Christian rehabs would be all-inclusive no matter what denomination or type of Catholicism you practice. The Christian faith itself welcomes all types of people into its fold, no matter what kind of life they’ve lived or what issues they’re facing in life.
How Christian Rehabs Differ
The main difference between Christian treatment centers and others is that a Christian detox will feature the teaching of Christ and the Christian religion very prominently. You won’t just learn to live your life again through medical and scientific strategies. You may rely on your knowledge of the bible and the will of God to draw inspiration during rehab, or you may use prayer heavily, even in group meetings, to get help from a God that patients are relying on to help them get well.
There are medical detoxes and long-term programs that use Christianity’s healing powers as well as the medical knowledge we have as well. For example, you might be able to take Suboxone in A Christian detox. Christian rehabs will also have doctors on staff, too, but they will believe in the Christian faith and may incorporate it into their healing strategies. There are some detoxes and rehabs that don’t take a medical approach at all and instead entirely rely on Christianity and faith to help patients get well.
Choose What Works for You
Christians are just like ordinary people. They just operate through life with a different belief system and a greater faith in God. Some people don’t have any faith in God at all or even believe in God. Others believe in God so much that they can draw on that faith to begin getting better from the horrors of drug addiction and alcoholism. A Christian rehab center will be inclusive of anyone who wants to get well, but like all treatment programs, you will follow the path that they have created for healing. If you have a strong aversion to religion, then it might be difficult to get well in a Christian treatment program.
If you have a strong faith in God but it has been shaken because of your drug addiction, this type of treatment center will be ideal for you. Calling to see about the rules of the specific detox will shed more light over what kinds of patients that they accept, but Christian programs don’t turn people away. They’re there to help in their way. As you get into the program more, you may find your faith growing stronger, and as you recover, you may learn that as long as you keep an open mind, there’s always a way to recover from drug and alcohol addiction.
The first step to getting well is to call us for more information about Christian based programs. When you’re ready to get started, call us at 855-936-4435.
