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The 12 Step Program in Christian Drug Rehab

November 3rd, 2013 - In Christian Rehab Centers, Drug Rehab, Drug Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment

12-step programs and Christian drug rehab both offer a path out of addiction that involve using the power of faith.

Members of groups like AA turn to a higher power to help them break away from addiction. Christian rehabs also you to use the power of your faith, but they are more specific about the nature of this higher power. The combination of the 12-Steps with a Christ-centered approach can be very effective. (more…)

How Stephen King Overcame Addiction & Became More Creative

November 2nd, 2013 - In Drug Treatment

Stephen King almost lost his life to alcohol and drugs, but he felt reluctant to give these substances up because he worried that it would cost him his creativity.

His belief that these chemicals were the source of his talent almost cost him everything. Luckily Stephen King saw through this lie, and he has released some of his best work since becoming sober.

How Stephen King Fell Into the Trap of Drug Addiction

Stephen King had to struggle as a writer for many years before he finally found success with his book ‘Carrie’ in 1973. He became a household name when he followed this up with other great horror classics such as, ‘Salem’s Lot’, ‘The Stand’, and ‘Pet Cemetery’ – many of his books were later made into hit movies.

The addiction problems of Stephen King crept up on him slowly. His increasing popularity in the seventies gave him to justification to drink heavily, but by 1980 the negative impact of this behavior became more noticeable. It is also around this time that he began abusing prescription drugs, cocaine, and cannabis – his life spiraled out of control.

How Stephen King Escaped Drug Addiction

The addiction problems of Stephen King could be described as a real-life horror story. In fact, many of his stories of the time were inspired by his struggles with alcohol and drugs. The most memorable of these has to be ‘The Shining’ where the main character (Jack Torrance) is an alcoholic who becomes easy prey for evil forces.

One of the lowest points came when Stephen was found unconscious in his office covered in blood. He had been drinking heavily and snorting cocaine. It came as a terrible shock for his loved ones to find him in that state – they thought he had died.

Stephen King’s family and friends couldn’t just sit by and watch him kill himself, so they staged an intervention. He agreed to enter a drug rehab, and he has managed to stay sober ever since – this means that he has been free of alcohol or drugs for over a quarter of a century.

 

Drug Addiction and Creativity

Stephen King believed at the time that drinking alcohol and abusing drugs gave him his talent. He worried that if he stopped using these substances, he would not longer be able to write his books. He used his credentials as a successful writer to justify his excesses – he acted as if he took these substances as a type of medicine for his creativity.

The reality is that people are creative despite their alcohol and drug addiction and not because of it. A good example of this would be the painter Jackson Pollock.

He became almost as well-known for his drunken exploits as his art, so it can be tempting for fans to believe the two things are related. The truth is that Jackson Pollock created all of his famous art during a two-year period when he managed to stay away from alcohol.

It did take Stephen King a few months to get used to writing without alcohol or drugs in his system. He has since written some of his best work including: ‘Needful Things’, ‘Dream Catcher’, and ‘Under the Dome’. Stephen has completely debunked the idea that you need to high on drugs in order to be creative.

Stephen King continues to use the struggles of addiction as a theme in his book. His latest book is called ‘Doctor Sleep’, and one of the main characters is Dan Torrance (the son of the main character in ‘The Shining’) who is a recovering alcoholic.

Drug Rehab Centers in NJ: Sobriety Through Spirituality & Charity

November 2nd, 2013 - In Drug Rehab, Drug Treatment, New Jersey, Substance Abuse Treatment

An effective way ensure a successful recovery after leaving any one of the drug rehab centers in NJ is to become involved in some type of service. In the 12 Step groups they like to say, “to keep it, you have to give it away”.

It is always important to put your own recovery first, but helping other people stay sober can strengthen your sobriety and help you become more spiritual. (more…)

ACA’s 2014 Provisions Set To Help Americans Battle Addiction

October 30th, 2013 - In Addiction Help, Alcohol Treatment, Drug Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment

If you have been staying up late at night trying to figure out how to get help for your alcohol addiction, we might have some good news for you. In 2014, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) takes effect; alcohol and drug addiction treatment are just a couple of the health care issues addressed in the ACA, but for some, they are the most important.

According to Kaiser Health News, drug and alcohol addiction will be officially recognized as a disease by the ACA; rehabilitation will be recognized as an essential health care need for an estimated 40 million people in the U.S who do not already receive addiction health care benefits. (more…)

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