Does this sound familiar? Perhaps you are clergy, a certified substance abuse counselor, an adult child of an alcoholic, or simply the neighbor of someone who is struggling to make the right decision about a husband, child, or other family member. The typical responses are often a complicated mix of fight or take flight or …
The prevalence of substance abuse and compulsive behavior disorders is astonishingly high in congregations and religious communities. Pews are full of those whose lives are controlled and destroyed by the influence of addictions and substance abuse. Given the limits of training that religious leaders often receive, how can it be identified and what steps can …