Christin Shire - Articles

Christian Rehab, Jesus Has the Answers. You Never Need to Drink Again

Until we can rid ourselves of the delusions and denials that bar our understanding of God, we cannot ever hope to make a meaningful recovery from addiction, and we can never hope to live as God wishes. You do not need anything but prayer and the bible to get better, all the answers are there; but we sometimes benefit from shared prayer, shared exploration of our denials, and Christian counseling, as is offered in a Christian rehab. Read

By: Christin Shire | 09/10/2007 | Health

Christian Recovery; Live for Jesus, and Never Take Another Drink

Although when you abuse your body with drink or drugs you walk far from the Christian path, Jesus forgives you, and with His help you never again need take another drink. Find out how Christian Recovery can help you. Read

By: Christin Shire | 09/10/2007 | Health

Alcoholic? God Has the Answer. Work the Christian 12 Steps, and Get Better

Problems of the flesh have worldly causes but spiritual solutions. Although we get ourselves into trouble with our drinking or drug taking behaviors, we too often cannot get ourselves out of these difficulties. Only through an understanding and admission of our spiritual conceit, and by turning our will and our hearts to the Lord for guidance, can we relearn what has always been needed for a good, honest and righteous life. Read

By: Christin Shire | 09/10/2007 | Health

Drug Rehab; 4 Reasons Why you Need Group Therapy

Although people often emphasize the importance in individual therapy in drug or alcohol rehab, group support therapy is as important if not more so. You ideally want a rehab that offers a comprehensive therapeutic experience, but make sure that group support therapy is offered; here are 4 reasons why you need it. Read

By: Christin Shire | 09/10/2007 | Health

Addiction; When We Think That God Won't Love Us We Presume Too Much

When addicted, we do terrible things, we fall into despair and we even question our worth before God. Jesus loves us always, and He wants us to get better and live a better Christian life, and he will show us how. All we need to do is ask. Consider a Christian rehab, and consider the Christian 12 steps. You got yourself into this problem, Jesus can get you out. Read

By: Christin Shire | 09/10/2007 | Health

Addicted to Pills? Jesus Can Help…christian Rehab for a Better Life

Although we get ourselves into trouble when we seek the transient pleasures of a pain pill high, Jesus will always forgive us, will always have the answers to our problems, and can give us the strength we need to break free from despair and abuse. A Christian rehab offers far more than any secular rehab ever could. Find out why. Read

By: Christin Shire | 09/10/2007 | Health

Alcoholism; Can an Atheist Get Help From Aa? 12 Steps But No God?

AA is essentially a religious organization, trying valiantly to broaden access to alcoholics of all creeds and beliefs. But for those with no belief in any form of God, can AA offer any assistance with alcoholism? There are ways to work the steps to sobriety even without a belief in God, and some atheists find that AA can help. Find out how they do it. Read

By: Christin Shire | 09/10/2007 | Health

After a Dui; Treatment Can Help you Get Better, and Stay Out of Jail

A DUI can cause you significant legal problems, but perhaps more worrisome are the use behaviors that allowed for the occurrence of the DUI. If you can use a DUI as a catalyst for personal change and the betterment of an abuse problem, your arrest may be the best thing that ever happened to you. Help yourself with needed treatment, and as you do it, show the judge your commitment to change. Read

By: Christin Shire | 09/10/2007 | Health

Alcoholism; Husband/wife Drinking Too Much? Here's How to Help

Nagging, shaming and pleading don’t help, so what can you do when your spouse is obviously drinking far too much? Clinical research shows that a simple solution works wonders; and if you stop drinking, they are 500% more likely to stop too. Read

By: Christin Shire | 09/10/2007 | Health

Addicted? Do you Need Inpatient or Outpatient Drug or Alcohol Treatment?

When you make the decision to get help for drinking or drug abuse, you take a great step forward to better health and happiness, but you still must decide on what type of treatment help is right for you. Here are some factors to consider when deciding between inpatient and outpatient drug or alcohol treatment. Read

By: Christin Shire | 09/10/2007 | Health