Is there a cure for addiction?
Addiction is a chronic relapsing but treatable condition. Treatment of addiction entails various therapies that assist the addicted person to manage (not cure) their condition. Recovery from addiction is a continual process. Abstinence from the drug or substance is not a cure. Destructive behaviours need to be recognised and changed.
In recovery new ways need to be learned of how to delay gratification, and how to manage triggers and cravings. Old friends and places need to be avoided. Association with the culture of addiction needs to end.
Every aspect of the individual’s life has to change. Addiction impacts every level of the person, therefore recovery from addiction must be holistic (physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, social, etc.) Structure, routine and self discipline are an integral part of recovery.
In addiction the drug was their ‘god’. A spiritual ‘awakening’ is vital to recovery. A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a new life in a Christian culture with the support of churches and caring, informed supporters is a great way to start and sustain recovery.
In recovery new ways need to be learned of how to delay gratification, and how to manage triggers and cravings. Old friends and places need to be avoided. Association with the culture of addiction needs to end.
Every aspect of the individual’s life has to change. Addiction impacts every level of the person, therefore recovery from addiction must be holistic (physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, social, etc.) Structure, routine and self discipline are an integral part of recovery.
In addiction the drug was their ‘god’. A spiritual ‘awakening’ is vital to recovery. A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a new life in a Christian culture with the support of churches and caring, informed supporters is a great way to start and sustain recovery.