Faith-Based Drug and Alcohol Rehab​

Drug and alcohol addiction knows no boundaries and can affect people of all ages, ethnicities, cultures, and faiths.

Substance use can quickly spiral out of control, inhibiting a person’s ability to stop using on their own. Addiction is a chronic relapsing disease that can be extremely difficult to 

break free from without the help of professional addiction treatment services.

Countless factors can contribute to the development of a drug or alcohol addiction. Some of these factors are hereditary; you’re more likely to develop an addiction if your parents have also struggled with a substance use disorder.

Other factors are biological, such as the chemicals in drugs and alcohol that cause people to feel intense drug cravings, suffer from withdrawal symptoms, and experience changes in behavior.

And other factors are spiritual. A fundamental lack of feeling at ease in your everyday life can contribute to substance abuse and addiction.

We take into account all of these factors during addiction treatment at our Christian recovery center.

Each addictive substance presents a different set of signs, symptoms, and behaviors, but there are a few key hallmarks of addiction that apply broadly to all manner of substance use disorders. People experiencing addiction might show these signs:

• Increasing tolerance, which means that they need to use more to achieve the desired effect
• Intense drug or alcohol cravings
• Withdrawal symptoms if they suddenly stop using
• Loss of interest in hobbies or activities outside of substance use
• Continued substance use despite social or occupational consequences
• Substance use interfering with work, education, or home life
• Using drugs or alcohol when it is dangerous to do so
• Multiple failed attempts to cut down or stop substance use on one’s own
• Continued substance use despite worsening physical or mental health symptoms
• Spending a lot of time using drugs, seeking them out, or recovering from their effects
• Using more substances than intended, or for longer than intended

These 11 signs are pulled directly from the American Psychiatric Association’s diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders.

Someone who experiences just two or three of these symptoms can be diagnosed with a mild substance use disorder. A patient who meets four or five of the criteria is considered to have a moderate substance use disorder, while six or more is considered severe.

While the symptoms of substance use disorders are severe enough on their own, drug abuse has a host of other consequences that can severely impact a person’s life. People who live with addiction may find that their whole personality changes, that they hurt the ones they care about the most, and that they live in a way that contradicts their deeply held values.

In addition, substance abuse comes with physical and mental health consequences. People who live with alcohol addiction, for instance, can cause serious damage to their livers, kidneys, and cardiovascular systems, and they run the risk of developing severe depression as a result of their alcohol use.

People who abuse drugs like cocaine or methamphetamines put enormous strain on their cardiovascular and respiratory systems and can develop severe paranoia and anxiety.

And those who abuse opioid drugs, including prescription medications like oxycodone and illicit drugs like heroin, face a high risk of overdose, heart disease, and several mental health disorders.

Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction is never easy — but it is possible. Christian rehab centers focus on helping people heal from the damage that substance use disorders can bring through faith-based programming, evidence-based addiction treatment, and supportive Christian recovery communities.

Our Christian rehabs cover the full spectrum of addiction care, allowing someone battling an addiction to regain control over their life and reconnect with their faith.

Medical Detox

The first step in any addiction treatment program is a targeted medical detox. When left untreated, the physical withdrawal symptoms from substance use disorders can be incredibly difficult to break through; in some cases, they can even be deadly.

While withdrawal symptoms depend on the specific substance, common symptoms include:

• Shakes
• Restlessness
• Hot and cold flashes
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Delusions
• Hallucinations

A medical detox center focuses on helping people through the withdrawal symptoms associated with drug and alcohol addictions by using targeted medications that can significantly reduce their intensity. While detox is never easy, a medical detox program can make the process much more comfortable.

For people struggling with benzodiazepine or alcohol use disorders, life-threatening seizures are potentially dangerous withdrawal symptoms. Medical providers can prescribe targeted medications to substantially reduce this risk, making the withdrawal process safer and more secure.

During detox, clients are under 24/7 medical observation. Our team of medical and mental health professionals watch each client carefully for signs of withdrawal and administer supportive medications as needed.

Yet while detox is an important first step, it must be followed by admission to an addiction treatment center to support long-term recovery.<p>

Residential Addiction Treatment Programs

For most people, the next step in drug and alcohol recovery is admission to a residential addiction treatment center. In this center, residents will learn to overcome persistent drug and alcohol cravings, build healthy coping skills to last a lifetime, and reconnect with their faith in a way that can inspire lifelong recovery.

During residential treatment, clients live on-site at our expansive treatment center in California with other Christians who are working toward sobriety. During the day, you’ll receive the best in evidence-based addiction treatments, including:

• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Medication-assisted treatment
• Relapse prevention programs
• Motivational interviewing
• Experiential therapies
• Family therapy

These treatments and therapies have decades of evidence proving their effectiveness in helping people overcome the challenges of living with a substance use disorder. You can use what you’ve learned during your stay at our facility to resist relapse long after you complete treatment.

Residential treatment can last anywhere from 30 to 90 days, depending on your specific needs. Those with more severe substance use problems may benefit from extended treatment.

Dual-Diagnosis Treatment

Many people who experience substance use disorders have co-occurring mental health disorders that can significantly impact their recovery. Without treatment, these mental illnesses can drastically increase the risk of relapse after leaving a program. Common co-occurring disorders include:

• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Anxiety disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Embark on a faith-based drug and alcohol rehab journey with our specialized services. Discover hope and healing on our dedicated platform. We offer in-depth information on co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. We integrate spiritual support seamlessly into comprehensive care, providing a unique approach for your need. Find solace in our resources and let us guide you to trusted treatment centers committed to your mental health journey. Trust in our commitment, guiding you towards a fulfilling and transformative recovery experience.

Our Christian-based drug rehab center offers all of the same evidence-based treatment methods found in other addiction recovery programs, but it also offers several faith-based programs designed to help people reconnect and solidify their relationship with Jesus.

Clients who attend our Christian alcohol rehab center or faith-based treatment programs meet regularly with our pastor and other Christians to find support from the greatest recovery resource of all: the Holy Spirit.

We believe that through faith, and with the help of a Christian-based drug rehab center, anyone can achieve a lasting recovery. Spirituality has long been a vital component of addiction treatment programs, and bringing Christians together to lift each other up in faith can do remarkable things for the recovery process.

For thousands of years, people have turned to their faith as a source of healing and recovery when struggling with the dangers of addiction. But the recent history of faith-based treatment sheds a profound light on how effective a Christian recovery center can be.

The most well-known addiction support program today is Alcoholics Anonymous. This 12-step program is responsible for helping millions of people worldwide overcome substance abuse and achieve lasting recovery.

The 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, which were created to be used as a road map to recovery, have roots in Christian principles that have stood the test of time and helped countless people overcome their addictions.

Alcoholics Anonymous was based upon the teachings of the Oxford Group, a Christian organization that promoted these six steps for helping people heal from alcohol addiction:

1. Complete deflation of the ego
2. Dependence upon God
3. A moral inventory
4. Confession
5. Restitution to those you’ve harmed
6. Helping other people in need

These Christian tenets went on to be transformed into the 12 steps that have helped so many people recover from their addictions.

Even in the more secular 12-step programs available in qualified Christian alcohol rehab centers today, one of the most important aspects of recovery is a profound spiritual experience. At 4 Seasons Detox’s Christian rehabs, we help people achieve this spiritual experience through faith, prayer, meditation, and good works.

Attending a Christian drug rehab doesn’t exclude residents from receiving the best evidence-based treatment for addiction. Instead, it adds the vital spiritual component that is so necessary for supporting a lasting and worthwhile recovery.

Clients in our faith-based recovery programs can find treatment methods that are spiritually grounded in the principles and teachings of Christianity. These include services such as:

• Faith-based counseling
• Christian recovery support groups
• Church service on Sundays
• Prayer and meditation meetings
• Bible study programs

Of course, clients in our Christian treatment centers still have access to all of the treatments offered in our traditional drug and alcohol programs.

Christian treatment centers offer a unique value to Christians who are struggling with drug and alcohol use. Choosing a program founded on faith-based principles for addiction treatment can make a marked difference in a person’s ability to get sober, learn the skills for recovery, and build a life worth living in sobriety.

Christians who enter a secular treatment center can still receive a tremendous amount of support for their addiction, but they are often placed in peer groups and support programs that don’t align with their faith. They may be asked to self-censor their talk about religion or may be pressured to accept treatments that contradict their deeply held beliefs.

At 4 Seasons Detox, we believe that this experience can directly interfere with achieving a holistic sense of well-being and recovery. Our faith-based recovery program is designed to help Christians deepen their connections with God, recover from the symptoms of substance use disorders, and repair their relationships with friends, family, and loved ones.

There is simply no one-size-fits-all approach to recovery. Faith-based rehab programs like our Christian rehab center can help people to share their experiences and faith with people who truly understand and create supportive recovery communities that can last a lifetime.

Our organization does not discriminate on the basis of religious preference. We are committed to providing services that are inclusive and respectful of individuals from all backgrounds and beliefs.