Essay On The Role Of Spirituality In Addiction

vTA #8- Role of Spirituality in Treating Addictions Among special issue that are likely to arise in addiction treatment, spirituality is prominent. There is a widely shared view, especially within the United States that spirituality is central to understanding and overcoming addiction (Treating Addiction Pg. 333). What this writer has learned regarding the relationship between spirituality and addiction is that spirituality emphasizes the highest quality of human beings to create a meaningful and purpose in life. Many recovering persons think that when using drugs or being addicted, they have lost connection with God, or a higher power. This separation is a failure to live in harmony with, what is called spiritual principles. These spiritual principles can be found in Christian Holy Scriptures, or the Alcohol Anonymous 12 Step Program. When a person becomes addicted their life is totally consumed by their drug of choice. The addicted person becomes powerless and the only relief is to get more of the drug. …show more content…
This void affects the mind, body, and soul. This is spirit filled, or spirituality. It is a reconnection with a power greater than themselves (Alcohol Anonymous) This spirituality is not the formal religious concept identified in Christian Literature, this is a quality pertaining to the spirit, freed from all material needs. What the role of spirituality means to this writer is that Spiritual Principles is the foundation to recovery and unless the recovering person incorporates these principles into their lives, then the likelihood of total recovery will be suspect. An Addiction Counselor should understand the essentials of spiritual recovery and should be capable of providing that information to their clients, for them to make the appropriate decisions regarding