... their addiction though it will be a lifelong process of purification and enrichment (Carr, 1995). The hope is that if behavior and way of life of an addict is changed and the chances of reuse will be diminished. To change ones behavior the entire person must first be transformed, and at some level spirituality is needed for this transformation to take place. Providers of treatment ... used in recovery from addiction is derived from ancient Judeo-Christian beliefs. For example Paul's letter to the Romans stated, "I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I canno...

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