Helping with Addictions - a needed Christian Approach.

Pastor David Kay
Pastoral Ministry, Salisbury Reformed Seminary;
Former Mental Health Nurse and Lecturer, NHS

Throughout history, ideas about addiction have been informed and influenced by religious belief and practice. Even continuing into the present, religion and spirituality are often thought to impact attitudes towards addiction and its treatment, particularly given the use of religion and spirituality in various well-known treatments and counselling strategies.

Religion gives a sense of purpose, allows access to a loving and caring community and helps establish new habits. It is not surprising to learn that many people who have truly mastered recovery, award some of the credit to their religion. Experiencing faith is a major benefit not only to approach the facing of addictions, and owning them but also maintaining recovery at the end of a successful journey out of the hopelessness endured by participants.

This Programme values the role of religion when it comes to addiction recovery. However, this absolutely does not mean religious beliefs are a pre-requisite to succeeding in recovery. Countless people who identify as either atheist, or not belonging to any religious group, have succeeded in their recovery. They have benefitted greatly from the sensitive care afforded by a sincere spiritual approach.

The authors and practitioners have faith themselves in a Biblical approach to helping, challenging and guiding participants out of the addictive emotional lifestyle. They believe that following the sensible and well-worn paths of Biblical truth and faith in God through Christ, is the best and most beneficial way to help those with addictions. Indeed the most successful outcomes are marked by the benefit of having Christ’s help in the time of need.

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