Faith Alone Isn’t Enough: The Case for Enhancing Spiritual Recovery with Medical Intervention

As someone who has been in recovery for a significant amount of time, almost 18 years, one approach that has always had me a little bit skeptical is the faith-based approach. I know there are a variety of ways that faith can be introduced into recovery methods; however, when it comes to addiction or alcohol abuse, it is not something I believe can be “prayed” away.

Many faith-based programs revere people in recovery because they may offer a sense of solace and community…