Advancing Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
September 2, 2009 by Trish
Filed under Current Resources
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 be taken to deal effectively with it?
How does the church approach an effective response with a heart of kindness and mercy? Can a response be informed by a new theological understanding based on the language of the recovery community? Why is it that those in need so often back away from the faith community? How can religious leaders be equipped to be helpers to others, to find the right resources, and to lead those in need “home to God”?
This video is a segment from the documentary, Recovering Nation. The full program is available free of charge to clergy, through the Hanley Center in West Palm Beach. Made Possible by the Hanley Family Foundation.
The Hanley Family Foundation, Inc. (HFF) was created to advance the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of alcoholism, chemical dependency and addictive behavior, including support for related research and education.
Additional inquiries and questions may be directed to the Hanley Family Foundation here.
More information about Hanley Center programs and orders for RECOVERING NATION, the documentary DVD that explores the complex relationship between addiction and religion, can be requested here.
