I recently met with over twenty pastors in the Jacksonville, Fl area. My propose was to inform them of the services offered by Our Florida Christian Rehab. Many of those that I met with agreed that rehab was necessary but were conflicted with the roll the drug rehab plays after the patient has been detoxed. These were men and women of God who believed once the drugs and alcohol were out of the patient all that person needs is God. They agreed with the medical aspect of the disease concept in the very early stages of the recovery process but then using becomes a sin and the addict must rely solely on God.
I am not a doctor nor am I as proficient in the scriptures as were the good people that were gracious enough to meet with me. I am a Christian who has been in recovery for nearly three decades. I agree with the importance of God in our recovery; my relationship with God is why I am still clean and sober today. The shame, guilt, anger and denial felt by addicts as they fearfully approach addiction treatment often disallows their belief in God. Our Florida Christian Rehab uses traditional treatment methods as they patiently lead the patient back to Christ or in some cases to Christ for the first time in their lives.
The difference between most drug rehab centers and our Florida Christian Rehab is the importance we place on faith in God. We look to our medical staff to safely detox the patient and to our clinical staff to patiently and respectfully treat those issues that have kept the patient locked in their addiction for years. As the toxic affect of the drugs begins to clear and the patient becomes more open to new ideas our Christian Therapists instill the importance of hope and faith on the patients journey in recovery.
As parents try to confront the heart breaking problem of their child’s addiction they are turning to a Christian Drug Rehab. Research by parents enlightens them to the approach taken by Christian Rehab’s where their son or daughter is treated with dignity and respect and the patient is never made to feel guilty by the Addiction Treatment Staff.
The general public has become more educated about the disease of addiction. They are more aware of the physical, mental and all consuming spiritual aspects that affect addicts and alcoholics. Most Drug Rehab Centers do a good job with the mental and physical parts of the disease but only a Christian Drug Rehab is specifically adapted to work with the spiritual part of this disease. Christian Parents who take the problem of an addicted offspring to their clergy are directed to seek out a Christ Centered drug rehab center.
Our Christian Drug Rehab in Jacksonville, Fl. helps the patients re-connect with God through Pastoral Counseling, multiple daily Bible Studies, attendance at Church and Celebrate Recovery. Patients begin to fill that spiritual void left by the self abuse of their addiction. Families are encouraged to participate in our week long family program to address specific issues that will facilitate a smother transition of the patient back into the family upon their discharge. When patients leave our Christian Program they are well equipped to start their new life of recovery.
There are plenty of Drug Rehabs that Advertise “A Christian Track”. With closer inspection what you find is a good rehab that uses the word Christian as an advertising scheme. “A New Life at Lakeview Health Systems” located in Jacksonville, Florida is the leader in an all inclusive Christian Drug Rehab. They provide Christ Centered treatment from Detoxification thru Residential thru lower modalities and include guidance for continued Christian Treatment in the patients discharge planning.
Our Drug Rehab Center in Jacksonville uses manuals and workbooks authored by leaders in the Christian Community as an adjunct to our time proven methods of treating chemical dependency. A Christian Drug Rehab should emphasize the use of scripture in treating the spiritual aspect of their patient’s addiction. We schedule two ninety minute primary group sessions per day which include Bible Studies. When a patient leaves our drug rehab center they know how to use the Bible as a tool for their ongoing recovery as well as a new way of life in Christ.
As a result of our Christian Drug Rehab being in a prominently Christian Community most of the staff are Christians. Although this ways not planned it is certainly helpful for our patients who know they can speak with any staff member, knowing they are all believers. If you are considering entering a Christian Rehab please visit our website to see the full scope of our Christ Centered Program. www.drugrehabforchristians.com
Lakeview Health has a tradition of finding new ways to help addicts and alcoholics. Opening a Christian Addiction Recovery Program made good sense, there was certainly a need for a genuine Christ Centered Program. Some programs offered a bible study twice a week, other programs transported clients to worship services and most had therapists that were Christians. There didn’t seem to be a comprehensive all inclusive Christian Drug Rehab.
” A New Life at Lakeview” is a professional facility that addresses alcoholism an addiction treatment using sound clinical treatment methods and blends Christian Principals that encourage spiritual growth and a close personal relationship with God. Our Christian Rehab in Florida is recognized by Spiritual Leaders in the Christian Community from coast to coast.
Our Christian Therapists, trained in the seminary, use Biblical Scripture in primary therapy groups allowing the clients to learn how to use the Bible in situations that directly relate to their present life situation. Primary groups are held in two 90 minute sessions daily. Pastoral Counseling and attendance at worship services helps the client to continue or develop a good routine that they can continue after discharge. Clients attend Celebrate Recovery at night and start the day with structured prayer time. We believe we set our self apart from other drug rehab centers.