The Alcohol Chemical Treatment Series (A.C.T.S.) of Michigan is a
Christian alternative recovery program in the state. The A.C.T.S.
program assists individuals that have found themselves involved with the
law, correctional institutions, addiction problems, or needing Christian
recovery. The certified instructors present a weekly lession to help
bring a holistic balance to individual's lives. The classes can be
taught in schools, churches, community centers, or correctional
institutions.
The class format is an hour in length and has three segments:
- Educational information covering physical, psychological, and
emotional changes associated with alcohol or chemical abuses.
- Visual information applied to enhance the Educational aspect of the
lessions.
- Historical application in this the Visual and Educational segments
are linked with a story, which gives the class participant complete
understanding of the lession. This in turn empowers the participant to
relate the lesson to his or her own problems, fears, and
desires
The instructors and the group give Christian support which enables
individuals to leave the class feeling "not alone" and that "they can
make it through another day with God's help."
Some advantages of being a part of the A.C.T.S. program are:
- Upon request A.C.T.S. can assist in probation requirements and
provide participants progress reports to state or federal agencies.
- Assist the school system with delinquency and detention
requirements.
- Provide support group settings for participants and their
families.
- Reinforce positive character development and strengthens any
after-care effort.