In a dissertational process and when choosing a topic of interest, it is highly proven to look at literature reviews that are associated with problem statement. It is safe to say there are proven results and words of inquiries that seek to identify meaningful gap in the research literature. The works of the faith-based programs can certainly help in substance abuse treatment as alternative to other non-faith-based program. That is why faith-based initiatives in areas of welfare-to-work, child care, and substance abuse treatment have recently established an increasing amount of public attention, both positively and negatively (Johnson, 2002; Sider & Unruh, 1999). There are conceptual and methodological issues even in literature and surrounding spirituality, religiosity, and their implications for health and well-being ((Johnson, 2002). There is also the need to re-tool on understanding the effectiveness of faith-based programs presumes an understanding of (at the very least) what faith-based programs are and what they do especially in the stated field of interest. Additionally, there are growing literatures on the definition of faith-based organizations involved in the provision of social services (Vidal, 2001), although we will argue that faith-based substance abuse treatment may occupy a unique niche and must be understood in relation to traditional substance abuse treatment programs— particularly in light of the preeminence of 12-step philosophy and emphasis upon spirituality in the recovery process (Neff, Shorkey, Windsor, 2006).
Neff, J. A., Shorkey, C. T., & Windsor, L. C. (2006). Contrasting faith-based and traditional substance abuse treatment programs. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 30(1), 49-61.
Johnson, B. R. (2002). Objective hope: Assessing the effectiveness of faith-based organizations: A review of the literature. Center for Research on Religion and Urban Civil Society.
Sider, R. J., & Unruh, H. R. (1999). No aid to religion? Charitable choice and the First Amendment. Brookings Review, 17, 46 – 49.
Vidal, A. C. (2001). Faith-based organizations in community development. Washington, DC7 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
