Substance Abuse/ Addiction Therapy

American Society of Addiction Medicine's definition of addiction:

“Addiction is a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life experiences. People with addiction use substances or engage in behaviors that become compulsive and often continue despite harmful consequences.”

American Society of Addiction Medicine's definition of addiction:

“Addiction is a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life experiences. People with addiction use substances or engage in behaviors that become compulsive and often continue despite harmful consequences.”

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How We Help

Using multiple modalities, Choosing to Heal Ministries will help individuals learn tools that lead to sobriety and sustained recovery.

Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their emotional, physical and spiritual health and wellness. They live a God-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential in the dimensions of health, home, purpose, and community.

Recovery:

  • Emerges from Hope
  • Is person driven
  • Occurs via many pathways
  • Is holistic
  • Is supported by peers and allies
  • Is supported through relationships and social networks
  • Is spiritually based and influenced
  • Is supported by addressing trauma
  • Involves individual, family, community strengths and responsibility
  • Is based on respect

 SAMHSA/Choosing to Heal Ministries, 2012

Recovery is possible, contact Choosing to Heal Ministries for more information.