Michigan Dyslexia Institute 2010 Fact Sheet

Drug Abuse and the Church: Are the Blind Leading the Blind?
Drug Abuse and the Church: Are the Blind Leading the Blind? by Stephen P. Apthorp . It is a chronic disease, for which there is no known cure. The victim is .
http://www.religion-online.org/showarticle.asp?title=963



  • Overcoming Drug Addiction: Drug Abuse Treatment, Recovery, and ...
    Step-by-step guide to drug addiction treatment and recovery. . a class, joining a church or a civic group, volunteering, or attending events in your community.
    http://www.helpguide.org/mental/drug_abuse_addiction_rehab_treatment.htm

  • Individual Religiosity, Moral Community, and Drug User Treatment
    RELIGION AND DRUG USER TREATMENT. 241 suggest that individual-level data on participation in socially organized religious activities such as church .
    http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/1387506

  • Drug Treatment In The Catholic Church | LIVESTRONG.COM
    Jun 14, 2011 . In 2001, the Vatican published "Church: Drugs and Drug Addiction," a pastoral handbook on drug abuse and treatment. The Church continues .
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/275316-drug-treatment-in-the-catholic-church/

  • Drug Rehabilitation - Haven House Mission Church, Santa Rosa ...
    Drug abuse is treated in specialized rehabilitation facilities and mental health clinics. In the United States, there are more than 11000 drug rehabilitation facilities .
    http://havenhouse.net/Drug%20Rehabilitation.htm

  • Treatment for Crank Users
    Treatment providers say that meth addicts are the most difficult of all drugs users to . Another traditional treatment the Native American Church or peyote church .
    http://www.montana.edu/wwwai/imsd/rezmeth/treatment.htm

  • How to Help a Drug Addict: 6 steps - wikiHow
    Jan 21, 2012 . Some people believe conquering a drug addiction is a matter of will . An intervention may also include the addict's colleagues and church . Prior to the intervention, develop at least one treatment plan to offer to the addict.
    http://www.wikihow.com/Help-a-Drug-Addict

  • Addiction Treatments Past and Present
    In the past, society viewed drug addiction as a moral flaw. Popular "treatments" involved imprisonment, sentencing to asylums, and church-guided prayer.
    http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/issues/treatments.html

Through September of 2010 church treatment of drug users has:

  • Religioscope: Religion and health: Russian Orthodox HIV and drug ...
    Jan 26, 2011 . Religion and health: Russian Orthodox HIV and drug treatment . drug users, is being targeted by the Russian Orthodox Church as both a .
    http://religion.info/english/articles/article_514.shtml

    Narconon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Narconon was established February 19, 1966 as a drug-rehabilitation program based . by L. Ron Hubbard and delivered to drug abusers in the Arizona State Prisons. . In December 1988, the president of the Church of Scientology, Heber .
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narconon

  • Facts about Alcohol and Drug Abuse
    Drug use in America is also more commonplace than it once was. . It is estimated that 35 out of 36 alcoholics never receive treatment of any kind. . options that may be available through your church for your substance abuse problems.
    http://www.fit.edu/caps/articles/facts.php

    Barriers to effective drug addiction treatment for women involved in ...
    using drugs (Church et al., 2001). The stigma associated with drug use has been shown to make accessing treatment difficult for some users, and the illegal- .
    http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cbm.654/pdf

  • Religious treatments for drug addiction: An exploratory study in ...
    May 22, 2008 . Given the difficulty in treating drug dependence, religious . Catholic churches offer Catholics support groups for drug users on their premises.
    http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953608002165

  • Christian Drug Treatment - Transformations Treatment Center
    Church Attendance: We feel that regular church attendance is a vital part of your drug addiction recovery. The regular schedule of church services will give you .
    http://transformationstreatment.com/christian-drug-treatment.html

  • Drug and Alcohol Concerns
    In light of the reality of alcohol and other drug abuse, the church has a . and other drugs by shifting the focus from punishment to prevention and treatment.
    http://archives.umc.org/interior.asp?ptid=4&mid=836

  • Brooklyn New York Treatment Centers
    Substance abuse treatment services offered by AAA Health Inc .
    http://alcoholism.about.com/od/tx_brooklyn/

    Ethnic Issues And Cultural Relevance In Treatment - eNotes.com
    Drug and alcohol abuse treatment programs are no exception, and a number of recent . afflicted with crack-cocaine addiction have been raised in the church.
    http://www.enotes.com/ethnic-issues-cultural-relevance-treatment-reference/ethnic-issues-cultural-relevance-treatment

  • Church of Synanon | The WWASP Diaries
    Noting the need for effective treatment for drug users, Dederich formed Synanon. . something much larger, eventually forming into the “Church of Synanon.” .
    http://wwaspdiaries.com/tag/church-of-synanon/

  • Church Drug Rehab Drug Rehabilitation Drug Addiction Treatment ...
    A coalition of national faith leaders is urging President Bush and presumed Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) to support measures to .
    http://www.drug-rehabs.com/churches-urge-candidates.htm

  • ONE HIV, Drug Use, and the Politics of Indifference
    of the cofounders of the Russian Orthodox Church's drug rehabilitation program, which . tend to focus on drug users and not the dealers, and have been widely .
    http://www.ucpress.edu/content/chapters/11761.ch01.pdf

    Narconon Argentina | Drug Prevention | Drug Rehabilitation Buenos ...
    In Buenos Aires, there are only two publicly-funded drug recovery centers. Churches run several more drug rehabs. Some drug rehabilitation treatment is done .
    http://www.narconon.org/drug-rehab/centers/narconon-argentina.html

    Drug Rehab Falls Church, VA. Drug Treatment Alcohol Rehab ...
    Find Drug Rehab, Drug Abuse Rehab Treatment And Addiction Centers Falls Church, VA. Alcohol Abuse And Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Falls Church, .
    http://www.drug-rehabs.org/Virginia-Falls_Church-drug-rehab-treatment.htm

  • Jamaica Gleaner News - Call for national priority on drug abuse ...
    Jun 7, 2010 . She was addressing pastors participating in a recent drug abuse counselling . to be given to the prevention of drug abuse and treatment for drug users. . Adrian Cotterell, reiterated the Adventist Church's stance on drug use.
    http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100607/lead/lead7.html

  • About Us | The Partnership at Drugfree.org
    A drug abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery resources to help . and churches to deliver programs that can help them prevent teen drug and .
    http://www.drugfree.org/about

    Aid to drug-addicts
    Drug-addicts visit holy . These trips give people an opportunity to see the uniting factor of the Church and to feel . condition will be treated on .
    http://www.rondtb.msk.ru/info/en/drugs_en.htm

    Teen Challenge Research
    Teen Challenge claims of a 70% cure rate for the drug addicts graduating from . of a family unit, participating in church activities and physical and mental health. . that introduction of a religious component into the treatment of drug addicts is .
    http://www.acadc.org/page/page/2495014.htm

  • Challenges and Issues in Addiction
    When we treat drug addiction are we just replacing one drug with another? . is considered sacred by the Native American Church and is used in rituals by .
    http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/issues/

    Christian Drug Addiction
    Christian Drug Addiction - What causes someone to succumb to addictive behaviors like . Some churches have Bible-based Christian drug addiction recovery .
    http://www.allaboutlifechallenges.org/christian-drug-addiction.htm

  • Church of Reality
    When used correctly, drugs can cure diseases, treat depression, control pain, improve . The Church of Reality in general discourages the illegal use of drugs.
    http://www.churchofreality.org/wisdom/drugs/

  • Christian Health - Drug Abuse
    According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 93 percent of all teenagers have . University of Colorado shows that the problem of drug use is not just outside the church. . The pastor should also know the causes, effects, and treatments.
    http://www.surfinthespirit.com/healthy-living/drug-abuse.html

    Drug Treatment Center Overview
    Attending church services is an important part of the recovery program. The drug treatment . Drug Treatment Centers cater to the terrible addiction of drugs .
    http://transformationstreatment.com/drug-treatment-center/

  • Las Vegas, NV Drug Addiction / Narcotics Anonymous Meetings
    Attend local drug addiction meetings. . 900 Karen Avenue Suite A-202: Number of Meetings: 6; Church of Religious Science . Treatment Centers & Meetings .
    http://www.drugstrategies.org/NA-Meetings/Nevada/Las-Vegas/

  • Alcohol and Drug Addiction Rehab Centers, Substance Abuse ...
    Rosecrance's residential alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, heroin and opiate addiction rehab and inpatient substance abuse treatment centers serve the Chicago .
    http://www.rosecrance.org/

    Tearfund Evaluation | CHPIR - Center for Health Policy and ...
    The Protestant church took root in some communities where drug abuse and HIV . pioneered the provision of community-based drug-rehabilitation services.
    http://chpir.org/research/tearfund-evaluation/

  • Benefits and treatment for drug addicts cost £3.6 billion a year ...
    Jun 19, 2011 . Treating problem drug users and keeping them on benefits costs £3.6 billion a year, a report has . Review: The Shame of the Catholic Church .
    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/8584488/Benefits-and-treatment-for-drug-addicts-cost-3.6-billion-a-year.html

    Drug Addiction - How To Information | eHow.com
    Drug Addiction how to articles and videos including How to Help People . The successful treatment of drug addiction is a long and difficult process for the drug addict. . The doctrines used by the Church of Scientology attribute many of the .
    http://www.ehow.com/drug-addiction/

  • Religious intervention and recovery from drug addiction
    receiving medical treatment for drug addiction.6,12,14. Religiosity serves to protect from drug consumption those people who regularly attend church,3 who .
    http://www.scielosp.org/pdf/rsp/v42n2/en_6163.pdf

  • Why Forced Drug Treatment Is Inconsistent With the Harm Reducti
    When drug use is clearly part of another serious crime -- such as driving while intoxicated or violence while under the influence . problem drug users is with voluntary, community-controlled treatment options. . separation of church and state.
    http://www.freedom-center.org/files/SHARCmandatedtreatmentPolicy5-06DRAFT.pdf

  • Options Recovery Services | News
    Options Recovery provides free substance abuse treatment to some of the most . 100 community members turned out to St. John's Presbyterian Church to see .
    http://www.optionsrecovery.org/news.htm

  • New Directions New Jersey - Drug Policy Alliance
    Mar 19, 2011 . Pastor, Bethany Baptist Church. • Ethan Nadelmann, Executive Director,. Drug Policy Alliance. 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Treating Drug Use as a .
    http://www.drugpolicy.org/docUploads/DPA_New_Directions_NJ_final_prog_REFERENCE.pdf

  • Christian Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Web Sites
    Includes: about christian alcohol and drug addiction treatment web sites, and . The site also includes resources to assist drug addicts in locating churches that .
    http://addiction.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Christian_Alcohol_and_Drug_Addiction_Treatment_Web_Sites

  • Substance Abuse Treatment and family therapy
    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration . substance abuse treatment for family therapists. The TIP presents . Virginia Tech Falls Church .
    http://www.naabt.org/documents/TIP_39.pdf

  • <i>Ideas on Liberty</i> - The Thomas S. Szasz Cybercenter for ...
    If drug abuse is a disease, like diabetes, then its effective treatment by prayer is nothing short of a bona fide "miraculous cure," such as the Catholic Church .
    http://www.szasz.com/iol13.html

  • Prevention & Education | Drug War Facts
    Treating drug users as a matter of public health. . church), academic achievement, high educational aspirations, self-control, social competency, and attitudes .
    http://www.drugwarfacts.org/cms/Prevention

  • TRAINING GUIDE FOR HIV PREVENTION OUTREACH TO ...
    Q continue research among injecting drug users to gain a closer understanding of. HIV-risk . referral to medical services for STI diagnosis and treatment. . The committee included local leaders, the police commissioner, church leaders and .
    http://www.cdc.gov/outreach/who/WHO_PDW_CaseStudies.pdf

  • The effects of sponsorship in 12-step treatment of injection drug users.
    Feb 1, 2002 . The effects of sponsorship in 12-step treatment of injection drug users. Crape BL, Latkin CA, Laris AS, Knowlton AR. John Hopkins University .
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11841900

    Classifications of drug treatment and social reintegration and their ...
    Ownership of treatment facilities (municipalities, state, private, NGO, church) . substance addiction treatment (which includes alcohol and licit drugs) and drug .
    http://www.emcdda.europa.eu/?fuseaction=public.AttachmentDownload&nNodeID=2138

  • Religious intervention and recovery from drug addiction - SciELO
    In-depth interviews were held with 85 former drug users who had turned to . evangelical "treatment" (linked to the church) for drug dependence attended the .
    http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?pid=S0034-89102008000200011&script=sci_arttext&tlng=en

  • When a Loved One Struggles with Addiction - Ensign Jan. 2005 ...
    Feb 1, 2012 . The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . She had been in a drug treatment program two years before and had seemed to be making .
    http://www.lds.org/ensign/2005/01/when-a-loved-one-struggles-with-addiction

  • Addiction Treatment Program - Recovery Classes - Drug and ...
    Addiction Treatment Program - Recovery Classes - Drug and Alcohol Rehab. . leads them to abandon independent living (emergent church would want that!) .
    http://www.reformu.com/

  • Drug Rehab | Memorial Hermann PaRC | Alcohol Treatment
    PaRC is a 12-step based drug rehab and alcohol treatment center for adults and teens, including treatment of co-occurring disorders, with substance abuse.
    http://parc.memorialhermann.org/

  • Sponsors - NEJAT Afghanistan
    Since 2002 NEJAT drug rehabilitation Centre functions as an independent . Church Aid) and a community home based detoxification program for women and . In drug user, there are possibilities to work in workshops, in the garden and in .
    http://www.nejat.org.af/sponsors.php

  • Drug Treatment Costs - Drug Rehab Cost and Alcohol Treatment ...
    Pertinent facts about the price of drug rehabilitation and other addiction . See how much treatment centers and drug rehabilitation facilities generally cost. . Contacting local churches and state social services offices can help you find out if .
    http://www.thegooddrugsguide.com/q-and-a/getting-sober/treatment-prices.htm

  • Welcome to Controlled Substances Main Page
    The most effective strategies for preventing drug use, keeping drugs out of . Schools, churches, community groups, and law enforcement; all can help us . Drug addiction is a disease, and anyone suffering from a disease needs treatment.
    http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/substnce/drugs.htm