Christian Counseling for Chemical Dependency: Breaking the Chains

For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.– Galatians 5:1

Chemical dependency can have extremely detrimental effects on every area of your life. In our society, however, substance abuse and addiction to substances such as drugs or alcohol is frequently looked down on to such an extent that those suffering from chemical dependency often won’t seek the help they need to get free. The counselors at Redmond Christian Counseling know that chemical dependency is a very real, very serious medical condition that requires professional, compassionate treatment. If chemical dependency is affecting you or someone close to you, we can offer you a safe environment in which to pursue healing and freedom.

If you are affected by chemical dependency, let us help you break the chains. Schedule an appointment or get more information by calling us at 425-250-6282. Click here to look over our directory of counselors.

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Articles about Chemical Dependency

Darliene Ilforah

Feb

2022

Understanding Chemical Dependence and Its Impact

Darliene Ilforah

Chemical Dependency Individual Counseling Men's Issues Women's Issues

Our bodies are fearfully and wonderfully made, and with that comes complexity in how they interact with the world around us. The things that we consume by ingesting them into either our bodies or minds, leave their mark upon us. That makes it especially important for us to understand what we are putting into our bodies, how it affects us, and the various ways we can overcome any negative side effects of what we consume. One possible consequence of ingesting certain substances such as alcohol, marijuana, stimulants, or even prescription medication for pain or anxiety, is developing a chemical dependence on them. That dependence can negatively affect how your body...

Mike Newman

Jan

2020

My Spouse is an Alcoholic: Can I Make Them Stop Drinking Alcohol?

Mike Newman

Chemical Dependency Family Counseling Individual Counseling Marriage Counseling Relationship Issues

“My spouse is an alcoholic.” Drinking alcohol is a choice, but too much overindulgence for too long can turn a person with choices into an alcoholic with Alcohol Use Disorder and no control over their own addiction. So, if your spouse drinks too much, how do you get them to stop drinking alcohol? How do you save them from themselves? You may have already heard the short answer: you can’t – they have to want to stop drinking. It seems hopeless because they are not going to want to stop drinking. Once the disease has progressed to the point of changing the chemistry in the brain, the alcohol controls their...