the people who were already previously religious.
When a nonreligious person who has a substance use disorder seeks recovery, it can be beneficial for them to choose an addiction treatment that best suits their belief system. When the person is without a faith-based program, they can try to fill the gap in their lives in other ways.
According to a study published in Scielo, purpose and sustainable recovery come from many factors, not just religious faith. Peer support and group interactions are other additional elements that can facilitate recovery but whether a person is religious or not, having a purpose or a reason to move forward is integral to the process of addiction recovery.
Author: Ryan Beitler
An editor and contributor to Addiction Now, Ryan Beitler is a journalist, fiction writer, musician, and travel writer. He has written for Paste Magazine, OC Weekly, numerous addiction recovery publications, and his travel blog Our Little Blue Rock. He lives in Southern California. Contact Ryan at ryanrbeitler@gmail.com or ryanb@addictionnow.com.
