Bridge Of Hope Ministry
4 Questions about Substance Abuse
1. Is a substance abuse affecting your family?
2. Is substance abuse affecting you or your families finances?
3. Is substance abuse affecting your Health?
4. Is substance abuse affecting you legally?
If the answer is yes to just one of these questions then there is a problem.
BOH Ministry
Faith-Based Recovery
Some substance abuse programs may focus on faith and its underlying principles. Religion and spirituality represent the backbone of many people’s lives, and can be a powerful catalyst for change, especially for those battling alcohol and drug addiction.
How Faith Reduces Risk of Substance Use
Faith, spirituality and religion have an enormous potential to reduce the risk of substance abuse among teens and adults. At any given time, 20 million people are suffering from a substance use disorder in the United States. Each year, approximately 158,000 Americans die from drug or alcohol-related deaths.
When it comes to long-term recovery, faith-based programs are crucial.
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse conducted a two-year study on the number of adults who reported attending religious services and how this correlated with substance use in the U.S. The study found that adults who never participate in Christ centered relationship had :
- Three times more likely to smoke
- Almost seven times more likely to binge drink
- Nearly eight times more likely to use marijuana
- Twice as likely to drink
Get Help With Recovery
The Bible / Christ centered 12 steps of a drug and alcohol abuse recovery program is one of the first steps. These steps incorporate faith into its main principles. At BOH, we utilize a 12-step addiction method program as a component of your treatment.
We believe everyone has the power to choose their own path forward on the journey to recovery, and that’s why we offer individualized counseling options. Although faith, spirituality and religion can help sustain long-term recovery, it’s up to you to decide how you will embrace your journey forward.
If you or a loved one feels overwhelmed by addiction, you are not alone. please contact us to learn more about the role of faith in recovery and how we can help you.
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