Christian Love Ministries residential treatment center is a non-profit organization devoted to helping people with drug and alcohol addictions. The ministry welcomes men and women from all over the United States. While living at CLM, students recover in a safe, loving and professional atmosphere. A structured class environment during the weekdays is matched with outings and work assignments designed to rebuild self-reliance and confidence. Class curriculum is derived from studies by Ph.D. level educators, ministers and doctors. A strict adherence to biblical principles in coursework and activities has proven to ensure treatment results with numbers much higher than those found in state run or private rehab facilities.

Though CLM was built to serve the local area for addiction treatment, people from all over the United States have come to rebuild their lives over the 11 week program course. During treatment students begin to learn concepts and habits necessary for a drug-free, productive lifestyle. Each morning students the day early with a full breakfast, prayer and personal time for reading and reflection. There is a morning devotional taught by CLM's director where students learn life applications for topics being learned in other classes they attend. Four hours of each weekday is spent at the Marketplace Thrift Store sorting donations, pricing, straightening items. Students begin to develop a routine of responsibility which is crucial to living a successful life outside of treatment. After a long day spent learning and working students are transported to various 12 step meetings and church groups throughout the local area. Many local leaders and sponsors volunteer to help the students at Christian Love to begin building healthy relationships and a network of recovery. Quite simply, miracles happen as individuals change for the better while in treatment at CLM.

Because many addictions cause physical dependency, Christian Love will begin building a medical detoxification center on the grounds. Opiates like heroin and pain killers, along with benzodiazepines such as xanax and valium, can be deadly to quit "cold turkey." Individuals must gradually reduce the amount of the drugs present in their systems. Alcoholics must likewise seek medical help while getting sober. Without proper attention to vital signs, addicts and alcoholics can easily fall into a seizure or even die from withdrawal. A doctor must be present to evaluate the severity of cases and a nurse must be present day and night to ensure the physician's orders are carried out. The detox facility will make CLM a popular facility, as there are very few places in Western North Carolina that offer detoxification and long term treatment together.

If you or a loved one suffers from addiction to drugs or alcohol, please contact the ministry at CLM for help. Our licensed and professional counselors have many years of experience treating substance abuse. Because not every addict needing help is able to enter Christian Love Ministries as a student, this website should serve as a point of information, contact and referral for ANY person needing help.

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