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The process can take years given that addiction is a chronic disease and effective therapy can be a long, grueling affair. Doctors and researchers often compare addiction from a medical perspective to diabetes. The medication that addicts are prescribed is comparable to the insulin a diabetic needs to live.
The project has been supported by some public officials, and received some public funding, but received criticism for its financial ties to the Church of Scientology, [1] for exposing rescue workers to potential medical dangers, [8] and for discouraging use of orthodox medicine. [3]
The attitude of the therapist is an important factor in enabling sustained recovery. While not downplaying the dangers of relapse, the therapist must "show empathy, concern, and a positive problem-solving attitude that reframes relapses as avoidable mistakes, not tragic failures.
The book touched on the theme of addiction. [3] VanVonderen's second book, published in 1990, entitled Tired of Trying to Measure Up: Getting free from the demands, expectations, and intimidation of well-meaning people , explored the implications of shame, and sought to guide Christians towards making choices more freely.
Todd White is an American pastor and evangelist. He is founder and President of Lifestyle Christianity University in Watauga, Texas. [1]White is a former drug addict and atheist, and dates his conversion to 2004. [2]
The life-process model of addiction is the view that addiction is not a disease but rather a habitual response and a source of gratification and security that can be understood only in the context of social relationships and experiences. This model of addiction is in opposition to the disease model of addiction.
While the church members may not have had any malicious intent, their use of their religion's teachings to manipulate Wright's mother ultimately resulted in her death. [ 2 ] A more recent study among 200 university students has shown that 12.5% of students reported being victimized by at least one form of religious or ritual abuse (RA).
David Ray Wilkerson (May 19, 1931 – April 27, 2011 [1]) was an American Christian evangelist, best known for his book The Cross and the Switchblade.He was the founder of the addiction recovery program Teen Challenge, and founding pastor of the interdenominational Times Square Church in New York City.