POWERLESS TO POWERFUL THROUGH CHRISTIAN ADDICTION REHAB

The Recovery Place March blog series takes a look at the specialized treatment tracks that help addicts, alcoholics and their families find the program that best meets their unique needs

“Powerlessness is the first step to finding any type of spiritual growth,” explains Charlotte Day, Lead Clinician for the Christian Program at TRP.  “A critical step for addicts is realizing that they are powerless to choose to stop using.”   This is where recovery begins. 

Through a dynamic new video series, Charlotte explains the Christian 12-step approach to addiction recovery, and how it supports rehab and recovery from drug and alcohol abuse. 

The Recovery Place helps those who believe a high power and Christian approach is the best way for them to obtain, and sustain, long-term abstinence from drug and alcohol abuse.  It is also available to those who seek a first-time or renewed relationship with God. 

By combining Bible-based therapies with traditional ones, an even more powerful treatment plan is available to those attending TRPs Christian alcohol and drug rehab program. Bible study and church services are frequent and important parts of this track. 

Admitting that you are powerless isn't an admission of defeat, except in the sense that you, or a loved one, are being defeated by the drugs or alcohol. Admitting that you are powerless means that you are ready for God’s help and that of the treatment team in the Christian addiction rehab program here at The Recovery Place

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE CAROLINAS

Bible-Belt doesn’t mean Addiction Free.

Each year more than 50,000 South Carolinians receive direct intervention and treatment services for drug and alcohol problems. While this is lower than the national average, it is still a significant problem for this small state with population of 4.5 million. 

North Carolina is among the ten lowest states falling below the national average.

But the disturbing fact in the Carolinas and other regions of the country is the great disparity between the number of people needing rehab for a drug or alcohol problems, and the number of those actually getting help. A 2009 study shows that 23.5 million Americans need help, but only about 11 percent actually receive specialized care. 

This month an episode of the reality show Intervention highlights North Carolina resident James Heath’s struggle with addiction. Heath’s addiction began like many people, with a dependence on painkillers from an injury. This dependence-then-addiction in his 20s escalated to heroin use. Like many addicts, he has suffered relapses and has had multiple tragic losses in his life because of his drug use. 

Many North and South Carolinians seeking help opt for a rehabilitation center that offers a Christian treatment track as part of their services, combining traditional treatment with Bible-based support.

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