Episcopal rehab programs use many of the same evidence-based treatments as non-faith-based programs, and include treatments that align with the Episcopal faith.
Detox
The first step in most rehab programs is to go through a medically supervised detox. It is important to make sure your body is flushed of the substance of abuse, and detox patients will be monitored frequently by medical staff such as a doctor or nurse.
A patient’s vitals — blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature — will be taken often during this time.
In many detox programs, including Episcopalian rehab centers, patients will be able to socialize with others who are going through the same process for peer support.
Inpatient or Residential Treatment
After undergoing a medical detox, the next step in substance abuse treatment is to choose a rehab program that works best for you.
The rehab programs with the highest success rates are inpatient or residential due to the very structured and monitored environment they provide.
During inpatient treatment, patients can expect to take addiction classes, go to support groups, and attend individual and group therapy. I
n Episcopal rehab programs, there will also be access to a spiritual advisor, opportunities to worship both alone and as a group, and time to pray.
Chapel, Prayer, and Worship
An important part of an Episcopal rehab program is the chance for people to practice their faith and strengthen their beliefs.
In Episcopalian substance abuse treatment centers, people will have access to an on-site chapel where they can attend Bible study, worship, and pray.
Gender-Based Care
In most faith-based treatment programs, treatment is often gender-specific or gender-separate, which is especially true when it comes to inpatient or residential treatment facilities.
Separating the genders can be helpful for people in addiction recovery due to the sensitive nature of some of the issues that are discussed.
It can help people to feel safe and allow them to be more open when they are surrounded by their own gender.
Fellowship
In the Episcopalian faith, being in fellowship or community with other Episcopalians or believers is a very important tool when recovering from a substance use disorder.
Receiving encouragement, support, prayer, and belief from people who also believe in the same God can be a very powerful tool on the road to complete abstinence and sobriety.
Outpatient Treatment
After someone has successfully graduated from a detoxification program or inpatient program, they will generally be advised to seek an outpatient treatment program. These programs are designed in a step-down manner to help people learn to become independently sober.
Each successive level of outpatient treatment program comes with a lessening amount of intensity, frequency of therapy and group meetings, and medical supervision.
In outpatient treatment, there are three levels:
- Partial hospitalization programs
- Intensive outpatient programs
- General outpatient programs
Counseling and Therapy
For many people, their substance abuse goes hand-in-hand with a mental health health disorder. In order to make sure a person’s sobriety is successful and lasting, it is important to treat the underlying mental health condition.
In an Episcopalian rehab program, counseling and therapy are generally provided by a minister or licensed Christian counselor.
Support Groups
Fellowship and community are an integral part of the Episcopalian faith and in addiction rehab programs. Therefore, these are important principles in Episcopalian addiction rehabilitation centers.
Episcopalian support groups are often structured similarly to 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. An important part of the 12-step program is to surrender yourself to a higher power.