Finding Support for Addiction: How to ...
Any journey (short or long) starts with the first step. Most individuals would prefer arriving at the destination rather than...
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Relationships and Addiction Recovery
In 2019, there were over seventy thousand deaths due to substance overdose. (Peterson et al., 2021). Hospital admissions from primarily...
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What is at the Heart of Addictive ...
Addictive behavior can be described as a pattern of thoughts and behaviors that emerges in a person when they interact...
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One House Rules: Reconciling Faith ...
Encountering unknowns is common for those emerging from chemical dependency. Honestly, it is to be expected for all believers committed...
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Why Can’t I Stop Drinking ...
The other day, I called a close friend to chat. Our conversation drifted to a mutual friend of ours who...
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Navigating a Court-Ordered Chemical ...
Facing a court-ordered chemical dependency evaluation can be a daunting experience, stirring a mix of uncertainty, apprehension, and questions about...
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Alcohol Dependence: How Do I Know When ...
The topic of alcohol consumption and dependence is a sensitive subject. Addressing the topic with a friend or family member...
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Bible Verses to Help You Recover from ...
The general success of the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step program can be attributed to the practical knowledge an alcoholic who no...
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Counseling for Alcohol Dependency
According to a report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2001), the social cost of substance abuse...
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“Should I Stop Drinking?” A ...
Did you know that 15.1 million adults in the United States who are eighteen and older struggle with alcoholism or...
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Pandemic Substance Abuse Trends: A ...
Emilio Marerro of Baptist Health of South Florida (2020) points out that the coronavirus pandemic has affected millions of Americans...
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Faith and Recovery: Facts from a ...
A new study led by sociologist Dr. Brian Grim of Baylor University and published in the Journal of Religion and Health looks at...
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