FORMATION OF THE SYSTEM OF SUBSTANCE USERS'' REHABILITATION WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CHURCH COMMUNITY
The article gives a brief history of formation of the Orthodox rehabilitation centers in Russia aimed at resocialization of drug consumers. It also discusses the basic principles of church rehabilitation of addicted persons. The author presents a program of social rehabilitation of persons addicted on drugs and psychoactive substances "Metanoia", developed by experts of the "Diakonia" Charitable Foundation. The purpose of this program is to create conditions for rehabilitation and integration into society of persons addicted on drugs and psychoactive substances as well as for restoration of spiritual, mental, physical, social health, development of spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional and creative potential.