Alcohol Treatment Programs

Alcohol Treatment Programs

Alcohol Treatment Programs

Alcohol addiction usually, is a progressive addiction, taking time to develop. Most people can’t tell you when they went from a recreational, responsible drinker, to needing to drink just to get through the day. Once there has developed a dependency, detox is highly recommended to ensure a medically safe withdrawal.

Finding the right alcohol rehab center

There are a few things to consider when looking for a treatment center that specializes in the treatment of alcohol addiction. 

• How long is the program?
• Will I Need A detox?
• How much does treatment cost?
• Should you stay close to home or travel outside of your area for treatment?

When you know what your options for an alcohol recovery program are, you will be informed and able to make an informed decision as to what treatment center will give you the best chances for long-lasting recovery from alcohol addiction.

Addiction No More can help you locate an alcohol abuse treatment center. Give us a call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1-800-819-9973

Inpatient treatment centers,  residential treatment programs, and rehab centers are all treatment programs, where you stay at the center for a duration of time lasting approximately between 30- 90 days.


Alcohol detox programs

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome can lead to a life threatening event that has been known to affect people that have been drinking heavily for weeks, months, or years and then stop their drinking habits or greatly reduce their alcohol consumption.

When a person stops or reduces their alcohol intake after a long period of drinking daily, the symptoms of withdrawal can start as early as two hours after the last drink. The symptoms of withdrawal can rapidly progress and range in severity from getting the shakes or anxiety to seizures and delirium tremmons (DT’s). The DT’s consist of rapid heart rate, confusion, and fever. It has been estimated that the death rate from the DT’s is between  1% – 5%.

If you have experienced any of these symptoms of withdrawal, it is important to seek medical help before you decide to stop drinking alcohol. Severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms are a medical emergency.

If you or a friend are experiencing any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately or take them to an emergency room.

•  hallucinations
• confusion
• fever
• irregular heart beats
• seizures
• nausea
• vomiting

 For all other detox questions please feel give us a call and we can help get you to a detox center and a start on your road to recovery.
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What is the cost of alcohol rehab centers ?

The cost of alcohol rehabilitation can depend on many variables including detox considerations, inpatient treatment centers, and outpatient programs. The more amenities that a center has to offer can greatly increase the cost associated with receiving treatment at their center.

Insurance can help divert the out of pocket expense and coverage varies, depending on the relationship the center has with your insurance company.

Private alcohol treatment centers can range in price from $4,000 a month up to $80,000 a month for a luxury or executive type treatment center. Detox for alcohol is usually a separate cost due to the medical complications that can arise during an alcohol detoxification.

Should I travel for alcohol treatment?

Deciding on finding treatment close to home or in another area of the state or country, really comes down to preference. If you answer yes to any of the examples we have posted below, it might be advantageous for you to leave your area for treatment. 

• Is there anyone that is antagonistic to your recovery
• Is there a need for your stay to be completely confidential
• Are you a flight risk or not really wanting help
• Was there an intervention involved in getting the individual help
• Family not supportive 
• Do you feel that being at home could be a trigger for you not to complete the program. 
• A specialized program is preferred and not available in your area

Sometimes a fresh start and new location can be the difference between success and failure. For those who are looking to get away from their influences and work on themselves without local distractions, leaving the area can be quite beneficial. For those who do not have the luxury of choice due to work or family obligations, there are great options for those seeking for a local treatment program to handle their alcohol addiction problem.
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What to expect when entering into a treatment program for Alcohol addiction.

When you arrive at the treatment center that you have chosen to handle your alcohol addiction, you will receive a medical and psychological evaluation. This is usually done after the detox phase of the program, or in some cases before hand and during, if there is an in-house detox available at the alcohol rehab center you have chosen. Make sure that you are honest in your answers so the treatment team will be informed as to what is needing to be handled while in treatment at their center. The primary counselor will take into account all the information provided and design a treatment plan that will cover all the concerned areas that are in need of correction. 

When making the decision to enter into a treatment center for alcohol addiction, the more you want to change your lifestyle and habits, the more likely that the treatment will be successful. Going into treatment with the will to succeed, will help you want to learn more about addiction and the root causes to ensure that you get the most of or you alcohol rehab center.

Types of treatment available for someone trying to overcome an alcohol addiction.
Dual Diagnosis Alcohol Treatment Centers: Dual Diagnosis Treatment has started to become more mainstream for treatment of co-occurring addiction and  mental disorders since the early 90’s. Before this type of treatment was available, there was no supportive evidence to even consider that there could be an underlying disorder that lead to the addiction. Looking at the root causes and handling the underlying mental disorder has come a long way in treating addiction. READ MORE

 

Inpatient Drug Rehab Centers: Inpatient Drug Rehab is the most effective type of treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol. Program length can vary from 2 weeks to 1 year depending on the program chosen. Inpatient Treatment centers should be followed up by an aftercare program to insure that the aftercare plan is followed, which allows for an easy transition back home. READ MORE




Holistic Treatment Centers: For those who have tried to defeat drug or alcohol addiction and have been through a traditional program before, you might want to try a different approach to treatment for addiction. Holistic and natural healing centers for addiction, treat addiction as a condition and not a disease, focusing on the mind, body and spirit as a whole. The holistic drug rehabilitation centers treatment consists of treating each of these areas to help the client achieve their freedom from addiction. READ MORE




Christian Programs: Christian drug rehab centers have some of the best treatment available. Recent trends and statistics have shown that for a Christian seeking a faith based treatment program, entering into a Christian drug rehab will result in a considerable higher success rate for the addict. READ MORE 


Womens Program: With more than 4 million women needing treatment in this country every year, there has been a rise in the need for gender specific treatment. Women can find it difficult to enter into a co-ed facility for many reasons. Sometimes when addiction takes a hold, there can be instances that only women can understand, and for some, speaking in a co-ed setting can be hard if not impossible.  READ MORE



Executive Rehab Centers: The Executive Drug Rehabilitation centers hotline is here to help businessmen, business women and high level executives find the right drug or alcohol treatment program. Our specialized drug rehabilitation programs are designed specifically for each individual. You will be treated as a person in our Executive Drug and Alcohol Programs. Do you need this condition taken care of in a discrete manor?  Call us today and we can help you inter into treatment discretely. READ MORE

Teen Alcohol Abuse Treatment: Teenage alcohol treatment programs specialize in treating troubled teens that are struggling with addiction to alcohol and drugs. We have partnered with a teenage help line, to assist in the growing need for teen alcohol and drug addiction. Most teenage addiction centers offered are gender specific to allow for uninterrupted treatment. Free My Addiction

Free Drug Rehab:Inpatient Drug rehab can be the most effective treatment option for the person that is extremely dependent on drugs or alcohol. Being the most effective method of treatment, it can also be the most expensive.  Sadly, this deters some people from even entertaining the idea of treatment as an option. What many do not know is that there are many free drug rehab centers in each state that provide quality treatment to the public. READ MORE

AUD or (Alcohol Use Disorder) is the name that has been given to describe the abuse of alcohol that has become severe. Nearly 7.2 % of the American population or over 17 million people over the age of 18, had an Alcohol Use Disorder in 2012. Teens can also have AUD and in the same year, an estimated 855,000 teens and adolescents ages 12-17 had AUD.

To properly assess if you or someone you love has had an Alcohol Use Disorder, we have listed some questions for you, to help you understand what an Alcohol Use Disorder is. Based on the number of questions that you answer “yes” to, will assess the severity of the AUD. Answeting “yes” to two questions equals a diagnosis of a form of an AUD and the more questions you answer “yes” to, will define the severity from, mild to severe.

In the past year Have you :

• Tried to stop drinking or cut down and failed more than once 
• Spent a lot of time drinking, being sick or hungover
• Had cravings for alcohol or a strong urge to drink
• Experienced times when you drank much more or longer that you intended to do
• Continued to consume alcohol even though it causes family or life problems
• Given up or cut back on activities that you used to enjoy 
• Had problems at work, home or school, due to drinking or feeling the after effects of the night before.
• Having to consume more alcohol that previously needed to achieve the same desired effect. 
• Started to experience withdrawal symptoms like shaking, trouble sleeping, irritability, nausea, sweating, hallucinating, depression, or anxiety.
• Gotten into situations more than once after drinking that increased your chances of getting hurt, like drinking and driving, unprotected sex, operating machinery, or any other dangerous activities while intoxicated.

If you have more than one of these symptoms, there might be an area of concern that needs addressing and the more symptoms that apply to you, the more urgent the need for changing of your drinking habits is. Give us a call today and we can help. 1-800-819-9973



Getting treatment will always benefit you. Just making the smallest change, can have the largest impact in your life.

Health and Medical 

Long term alcohol dependency can cause serious health problems and can include:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Liver  disease
• Mental health issues 

Alcohol abuse can be accompanied by other drugs. People that use alcohol and other substances at the same time can be at a greater risk of contracting Hepatitis C.

Making the decision to enter into a program for alcohol addiction can be a hard choice to make. We can help you figure out the next best course of action to help take some of the burden off of you so you can make an informed decision as to what style of program that would work best for your specific needs and wants while you are enrolled into an program for alcohol treatment. Call us now. This is a free call and we are ready to help you with alcohol abuse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1-800-819-9973

Hard Truths about your Old Friends 

RE BUZZ

The first step is complete. You have chosen to get help for your addiction and the recovery process has started. It’s common to think back to your old life and friends during recovery. You may reminisce about some of the great times you had together and even look forward to seeing them after your recovery program has ended. However, the problem with your “old friends” is that they may not be a good influence on you and could even lead to relapse. Accepting the hard truths when it comes to your previous social life may help you stay sober for the long term.

Hard Truth #1- You shouldn’t hang out with them

The truth is that some of your old pals won’t be ready to give up addiction like you are. It’s extremely unlikely that you will hear them admit that or the fact that they are a bad influence on you that could lead to your own relapse. If you continue hanging out with them you are going to put yourself directly in the path of temptation and your sobriety is too important to let this situation ruin it.

Hard Truth #2- Your life was a mess when you were using drugs

Your “old” friends aren’t going to tell you about how horrible your life was when you were using because they are still trapped in that world. While you chose to overcome addiction and better your life because you knew it was problem, they just aren’t there. Many of those friends will try to tell you stories of the “good old days” when you were using and the amazing times you had with them. The stories could make you want to use, and again, your sobriety is too important.

Hard Truth #3- Your friends stole from you

Now, while this can’t be said of every “old” friend you may have had, many of them would be guilty of this. If you roomed with another addict or even dated another addict, chances are they stole money from you when they needed a fix. If you look back and remember what it was like to “jones” for more drugs, you can probably also remember how tempting it was to steal items of value or money from anyone around in order to pay for more drugs.

Hard Truth #4- Your friends lied to you about their lives

When you were addicted and you had to talk about your current situation to family or friends that didn’t know about your addiction, you lied. Your friends that are still using are still lying. It’s possible that they will say things like, “It’s not that bad,” “I can quit anytime,” or “My life is great. I’m so happy.” You know from experience that it is that bad, that if they wanted to quit they would, and most likely they are miserable. Sobriety is a long, complicated road with twists, turns, and bumps. Accepting the hard truths about your friends is a part of that journey. You have chosen to get clean and change your life, so don’t let the pressure you may feel from those still using deter you from your path. You can overcome addiction, one step at a time.

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12 Step Prayers

Learn more about the Christian 12 Steps HERE

12 Step PrayersThanks to our friend Holly Jo for passing this on to us. These little prayers are great for anyone in AA, Alanon, Alateen or anyone who wants to have a greater understanding of the 12 Step Program, in order to grow closer to their friend or loved one who is in recovery. Enjoy.

~First Step Prayer~
Dear Lord,
I admit that I am powerless over my addiction.
I admit that my life is unmanageable when I try to control it.
Help me this day to understand the true meaning of powerlessness.
Remove from me all denial of my addiction.

~Second Step Prayer~
Heavenly Father,
I know in my heart that only you can restore me to sanity.
I humbly ask that you remove all twisted thought and
addictive behavior from me this day.
Heal my spirit and restore in me a clear mind.

~Third Step Prayer~
(Page 63 – A. A. Big Book)
God,
I offer myself to Thee
To build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt.
Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do
Thy will. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear
witness to those I would help of Thy Power, Thy Love and
Thy Way of life, May I do Thy will always!

~Fourth Step Prayer~
Dear God,
It is I who have made my life a mess.
I have done it, but I cannot undo it.
My mistakes are mine, and I will begin a
searching and fearless moral inventory.
I will write down my wrongs,
but I will also include that which is good.
I pray for the strength to complete the task.

~Fifth Step Prayer~
Higher Power,
My inventory has shown me who I am,
yet I ask for Your help in admitting my wrongs
to another person and to You. Assure me, and be with me, in this Step,
for without this Step I cannot progress in my recovery.
With Your help, I can do this, and I do it.

~Sixth Step Prayer~
Dear God,
I am ready for Your help in removing from me the defects of character
which I now realize are an obstacle to my recovery. Help me to continue
being honest with myself and guide me toward spiritual and mental
health.

~Seventh Step Prayer~
(Page 76 – A. A. Big Book)
My Creator,
I am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad.
I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character
which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows.
Grant me strength, as I go out from here to do your bidding. Amen

~Eighth Step Prayer~
Higher Power,
I ask Your help in making my list of all those I have harmed.
I will take responsibility for my mistakes, and be forgiving to others as
You are forgiving to me. Grant me the willingness to begin my
restitution.
This I pray.

~Ninth Step Prayer~
Higher Power,
I pray for the right attitude to make my amends,
being ever mindful not to harm others in the process.
I ask for Your guidance in making indirect amends.
Most important, I will continue to make amends by
staying abstinent, helping others, and growing in spiritual progress.

~Tenth Step Prayer~
I pray I may continue:
To grow in understanding and effectiveness;
To take daily spot check inventories of myself;
To correct mistakes when I make them;
To take responsibility for my actions;
To be ever aware of my negative and self-defeating attitudes and
behaviors;
To keep my willfulness in check;
To always remember I need Your help;
To keep love and tolerance of others as my code;
And to continue in daily prayer how I can best serve You, my Higher
Power.

~Eleventh Step Prayer~
Higher Power, As I understand You, I pray to keep my connection with
You open and clear from the confusion of daily life.
Through my prayers and meditation I ask especially for
freedom from self-will, rationalization, and wishful thinking.
I pray for the guidance of correct thought and positive action.
Your will Higher Power, not mine, be done.

~Twelfth Step Prayer~
Dear God,
My spiritual awakening continues to unfold.
The help I have received I shall pass on and give to others,
both in and out of the Fellowship. For this opportunity I am grateful.
I pray most humbly to continue walking day by day on
the road of spiritual progress.
I pray for the inner strength and wisdom to practice the principles of
this way of life in all I do and say.

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Are you sabotaging your recovery?

Are you sabotaging your recovery?

July 16, 2015 By Katie

(For help with recovery to drugs or alcohol, call us at 1-800-513-5423)

I used to be realllllyyyyy negative. On the outside I was a very polite, kind, and soft spoken girl who was always lifting other people up and encouraging people to go for their dreams, but on the inside I was saying that I was fat, ugly, unlovable, and going to fail at life.

And with that kind of thinking, you can bet your bottom dollar that it’s going to turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you think everyone hates you, you’re going to subconsciously sabotage all your relationships until you prove yourself right. This has to do with cognitive dissonance, which is when your reality doesn’t match up to your beliefs and so your mind is torn between two or more conflicting beliefs. (Whoa, I didn’t know we were going to learn something here).

Because of cognitive dissonance, if you think you’re a failure, you’re going to start failing at things because your brain wants to prove itself right. This isn’t even done consciously usually, we just subconsciously start to sabotage things in our life. So if you’ve ever started to get better and then you suddenly fall off the wagon, it’s because your brain is subconsciously sabotaging you. (Stop it, brain!)

Another reason we sabotage ourselves is based on Gay Hendricks’s idea that we have “upper limits” to how much happiness, success, love, etc we will accept into our lives. It’s like this quote from The Perks of Being a Wallflower:

“We accept the love we think we deserve.”

So if you believe you’re not worthy of love, you’re going to sabotage any good thing that comes into your life. For example, if a sweet, friendly guy comes into your life, you’re going to reject him (but in your mind you’ll be like, “Well he’s not really my type,” etc, etc, and make up some excuse) because you believe, deep down, that you don’t deserve to be loved.

Or if you start studying really hard and doing well in all your classes but you still have the belief that you’re not very smart (maybe because when you were little someone told you that you weren’t smart), at some point you’ll probably feel uncomfortable with the success you’re having. Maybe you’ll start thinking that everyone is going to have higher expectations for you now, and then you’ll study a little less and do less well on your tests until you’re back to a level where you are comfortable. You’ve reached your upper limit.

So, you might be wondering what the heck you’re supposed to do when you realize you’re sabotaging yourself. The first step is to just be aware of it. Recognize and identify whatever the particular negative belief is causing the upper limit. For example, if we use the studying example from before, the belief would be that you’re not smart. Once you realize what you’re thinking, it can be helpful to affirm the opposite. So you might affirm, “I am intelligent and capable.” You’re replacing the old negative belief with a new one. It’s not going to fix the problem overnight, but sometimes just being aware that you’re sabotaging yourself is enough to prevent it from continuing. You can do this.

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DEALING WITH ADDICTIONS IN MARRIAGE

DEALING WITH ADDICTIONS IN MARRIAGE #017

BY JOLENE ENGLE

Addictions in marriage are becoming ever so popular. Whether it’s alcohol, gambling, porn, or video games, which is the topic that I’m addressing today, addictions seem to be rampant in our world today.  We are a culture of unrestraint or we’re easily deceived to think we won’t fall into the addiction trap. I wish this reality weren’t so, but it is.  Perhaps I just hear more about it since I run this on-line space, a place where women feel comfortable opening up and sharing their deepest, darkest secrets?

Here’s one woman’s story…

Dear Jolene,

I have been married to my husband for almost 7 yrs. About 5 yrs. ago my husband became obsessed with a game on his iPhone.  He was constantly playing and would even stay up for days playing it. I was told from a friend that he should be careful with those games because you can spend money on it and it adds up quick. My husband informed me that he wasn’t spending any money. Well 3 months goes by and our car is repossessed because we hadn’t been making payments. Well I started doing research in all our bank accts. including my husband’s business acct. Well long story short, he had spent $5,000 on that game in 3 months. I was devastated. He lied at first, but then quickly turned very apologetic & said he didn’t realize he had spent so much!! He swore he’d never play again! Fast forward 5 yrs. and I have caught him several times playing that same game. But every time I find out, he lies and says he’s not playing until I show him proof. I sat him down today and told him how hurtful his lies have been and told him that I will not accept him playing that game because all it’s done is cause turmoil!! He said if I’d quit snooping and get over it, he wouldn’t have to lie and we wouldn’t have any problems. He said he’s a grown man and he spent a lot of money on that game and that he wasn’t going to throw it all away!! He then stormed out and said that I’m going to ruin this marriage over a game!! So what do I do?? Do I allow him to continue to play that game even though it upsets me? He talks to other females on there, also, and that gives me a sick feeling!!

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10 VERSES EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD

I found this blog and wanted to share it with you all (source link on bottom of blog)

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The Bible is full of wonderful verses. And every single word is significant and God-breathed across the pages. So where do you start? Here is an awesome top 10:

10 VERSES EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD KNOW BY HEART

#1  John 3:16

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

This verse is the Who, What, Why, and How of the Bible. It’s the whole purpose of God’s Word wrapped in a few words. Every Christian should have these words stitched within their memory as a reminder that He loves us and as an opportunity to share His love with everyone else.

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#2 and #3   2Timothy 3:16-17

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

If you don’t believe this passage, then why waste your time with any other verse? As Christians we must believe every word of God’s Word as HIS Word. If not, the whole thing falls apart. Christians can’t pick and choose the parts they want to believe or even the parts they want to follow and toss the rest to the wind. ALL Scripture is God inspired. His Word is complete Truth and will remain forever.

You’ve probably noticed I count this passage as 2 verses–not because they should be separated, but as a way to easily chunk and memorize if using Scripture Memory Cards.

Known as the Romans Road, the next 4 verses are vital because they map out the plan of salvation. Christians use these verses first, for their own steps toward salvation and then as a tool to help lead others to Christ. Each verse provides a specific step in the Salvation Plan.

#4  Romans 3:23

(Who is in need of Salvation?)
“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

#5  Romans 6:23

(Why do we need Salvation?)
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

#6  Romans 5:8

(What did God provide as our only source of Salvation?)
“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.”

#7  Romans 10:9

(How are we Saved?)
“that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”

Some add a few other verses to the Romans Road. However, these 4 are the basic steps and are a great starting point when leading the lost who are searching for hope.

#8  1John 1:9

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

When we realize the wonderful gift of God’s plan to save us, we realize just how unworthy we are to receive it. This verse helps us fight off worries, doubts, or any thoughts about our past to fully embrace and celebrate God’s promise to save us. Taking hold of this scripture reminds us that, even though we are unworthy, God keeps His word and forgives us when we confess our sins to Him.

#9 John 14:6

“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.'”

Just as the enemy tries to keep us bound to our past, he will also try to convince us to follow anything and everything else to keep us from following Jesus. With so many theologies, false teachings, etc., it is important for us to remember this verse. John 14:6 is the verse we hold up to any other teachings. Jesus Christ is our center. We base everything on His Word, His teachings, and His sacrifice.

#10  Psalm 119:11

“Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.”

This verse reminds us to keep ourselves focused on His Word to keep us from–well, anything that hinders, hurts, or keeps us from the victorious life God has planned.

Though there are countless scriptures to recommend, these 10 verses are a great place to start.

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What is the relationship between the twelve step program and Christianity?

What is the relationship between the twelve step program and Christianity?

The Christian twelve steps are the same steps as their secular counterpart but the difference between the two are like night and day. Although secular twelve steps do work for some, the Biblical twelve step program has one huge advantage. When you put God in your corner, you have the help you need when it seems that all is lost. Being able to lean on Him and have Him take the weight that has been crushing our mind body and spirit really makes a difference in our life.

The twelve steps were developed by Alcoholics Anonymous and has become the most commonly used model for the treatment of addictions, and other compulsions. The main purpose of the twelve steps is to help people with drug and alcohol addictions but not excluding eating, gambling, sex, internet, and porn addictions. 

There were many sources that influenced the foundations of the AA program, started and recorded by Bill W. and Doctor Bob. The Oxford Group movement in the UK and the American Leader Clergyman, Samuel Moor Shoemaker, Jr. started the Christian basis of Alcoholics Anonymous.

This oxford group came to the conclusion that there are 6 basic assumptions that need to be worked in order to gain sobriety.

1. Humans are sinners.

2. We can be changed

3. In order to change we need to confess our sins and misgivings

4. Once the soul has changed only at this point can we have direct access to God

5. The age of miracles has returned

6. Once you are changed you need to pass the message onto others and help change them.

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Wilson also added 5 procedures which are:

1 . Giving to God

2. Listing to Gods directions

3. Checking guidance

4. Restitution or making up of damages

5. Sharing in both confession and as a witness to others

The  twelve steps have been adapted for Christians and listed below are the corresponding biblical verses that support each step. 

Step One: We admitted we were powerless over our separation from God—that our lives had become unmanageable.

“I know nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.” (ROMANS 7:18)

Step Two: Come to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.

“For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.” (PHILIPPIANS 2:13)

Step Three: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God, as we understood Him.

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—which is your spiritual worship.” (ROMANS 12:1)

Step Four: Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

“Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.” (LAMENTATIONS 3:40)

Step Five: Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.

“Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” (JAMES 5:16)

Step Six: Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” (JAMES 4:10)

Step Seven: Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” (1 JOHN 1:9)

Step Eight: Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. Do to others as you would have them do to you.” (LUKE 6:31)

Step Nine: Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother, then come and offer your gift.” (MATTHEW 5:23-24)

Step Ten: Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.

“So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall.” (1 CORINTHIANS 10:12)

Step Eleven: Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (COLOSSIANS 3:16)

Step Twelve: Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

“Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.” (GALATIANS 6:1)

All information about the twelve step program is provided by AA and it’s affiliates and is in no way a substitute for going through a treatment center or seeking medical help for addiction to drugs or alcohol. The description and writings of how the christian 12 step program is paraphrased and edited to give a synopsis of how the program was started. for further information please contact AA or NA and they will be able to give you the exact reference for the information provided.

For more information on the Christian Twelve-Steps and a list of 12-step programs in your area, give us a call at
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Addiction No More

                       Addiction No More

Addiction No More is a free service which  provides referrals to residential treatment centers and detox facilities across the country. Our organization offers these services free to the public. Chemical Dependency Treatment professionals stress the importance of long term exposure to recovery oriented activities. For one to achieve long-term sobriety it is important to get the right treatment. If the right treatment is not received the result is that all too often the addict may return to social alcohol and or drug use.

 Finding a good treatment program for addiction can be a very long, and complicated process, but with our help, we can help your or your loved one overcome addiction for good. 

Call 1-800-513-5423 today to speak with a certified counselor. We can help you find treatment in your state, or anywhere you would like to go. www.addictionnomore.com 1-800-513-5423 

Do I Need Drug Rehab?

Do I Need Drug Rehab?

Jul 20,2015 Comments Off on Do I Need Drug Rehab?  By admin

Very few people have the clarity of mind to discern the difference between recreational drug and alcohol use to abuse or addiction. Learning to recognize the signs that drug use has turned into drug abuse or alcohol abuse and addiction can be a wake up call for anyone and a start on  the road to recovery.

• Needing more and more of the same drug to experience the same euphoric feelings.
• Starting to feel symptoms of withdrawal, sleep patterns changed, nausea, sweats, shaking, and depression when trying to stop the usage of drugs or alcohol.
• Unable to control the amount and frequency of the Drug usage.
• Attempting to cut back and stop drug use without success.
• starting to engage in risky behavior. 
• Hobbies and interests fall to the waste side as addiction takes hold.
• Not able to have any sort of fun without the usage of drugs or alcohol.

Recovery is not something that you should have to do on your own.

Some people that start to see that addiction is taking hold of their lives believe that they can handle it and quit on their own. This can often times delay the addict from getting the help they need. The more failures someone has, the harder it is to see that there is a solution that will work. Starting to recognize that we are powerless over addiction and need help to recover, are the first steps in the recovery process.

Recovery Begins With Christian Drug Rehab

For those addicted to drugs or alcohol, the detox can be the first step in their programs. Being addicted physically as well as mentally is the main reason that some continue to use their substance of choice. The sickness and discomfort of withdrawal is often times too painful for someone to want to stop using. With the new drugs specifically designed to help people with painful withdrawal symptoms, going through detox can be a painless process.

Entering into a program is more than just detox. Those who only seek help through a detox program are more likely to return to their drug or alcohol abuse. Detox is only to equip the addict with the tools necessary for long lasting sobriety. The real program starts in a drug rehab center, this can take weeks or even month to achieve, with the guidance and coaching from christian therapists and counselors.

Call today to speak with a counselor about Drug or Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers in your area. 1-866-391-6530 christian-drug-rehabilitation.com

Pot Addiction

 Pot  Addiction

Call 1-800-513-5423 today to speak with a counselor about rehab for pot addiction.

Marijuana is the most used illegal drug in the United States. Nearly 69 million Americans over the age of 12 have tried marijuana at least once.

Marijuana is California's largest cash crop.

Today's marijuana is 10 to 15 times stronger than it was in the 60's

Reaction time for motor skills, such as driving is reduced by 41% after smoking 1 joint and is reduced 63% after smoking 2 joints.

There have been over 7,000 published scientific and medical studies documenting the damage that marijuana poses. Not one study has shown marijuana to be safe.

Data has shown that people high on marijuana show the same lack of coordination on standard "drunk driver" tests as do people who have had to much to drink.

The daily use of 1 to 3 marijuana joints can produce the same lung damage and potential cancer risk as smoking five times as many cigarettes.

Marijuana is the second most common drug, after alcohol, present in the blood stream of non-fatally and fatally injured persons.

Among teens 12 to 17, the average age of first trying marijuana was 14 years old.

A yearly survey of students in grades 8 to 12 shows that 23% of 8th graders have tried marijuana at least once and by tenth grade, 21% are "current" users. Among 12th graders, nearly 50% have tried marijuana at least once, and about 24% were current users.

Marijuana is a complex material containing 421 chemicals, 60 of which are only found in marijuana

33.6% of students listed to have used marijuana in the last year and 20% were listed to have used in the last month.

75% of drug-related criminal charges are connected to marijuana.

65% of people arrested for marijuana related crimes are for simple possession.

Approximately 50,000 Canadians are arrested each year for marijuana related crimes.

600,000 Canadians have a criminal record for simple possession of marijuana.

Estimates put the value of the marijuana industry to the British Columbia Economy at anywhere between $2 billion and $10 billion, making it one of British Colombia's top three industries.

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