Good News for the Chemically Dependent and Those Who Love Them
by VanVonderen, JeffFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-10-01
Publisher(s): Bethany House
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Summary
Millions of people are caught in the vortex of addiction to alcohol, prescription and non-prescription drugs. It leaves confusion, despair, and broken relationships in its wake. And despite what many want to believe, chemical dependency is a silent storm quietly raging within the church. Updated with information on the latest designer drugs, including crystal meth, this powerful resource will help guide individuals, families, and churches through their darkest times. Book jacket.
Author Biography
Jeff VanVonderen is an internationally known speaker on addictions and church and family wellness. He has worked as a counselor in both residential and out-patient treatment settings, as well as in the religious community, taught at the college level, and is the author of several books including Families Where Grace Is In Place. He makes his home in California.
Table of Contents
| Darkened in Understanding, Alienated From Life | |
| Introduction | p. 11 |
| The Road to Addiction Is Ugly, Not Scenic | p. 14 |
| Futility of Mind | p. 31 |
| The Power of Chemicals | p. 50 |
| "Saving" a Family Member While Losing a Family | p. 65 |
| Infected for Generations | p. 81 |
| Shame: The Hurt That Keeps on Hurting | p. 96 |
| Good News for the Chemically Dependent and Those Who Love Them | |
| Introduction | p. 118 |
| Helping Those Who Don't Know They Need It | p. 122 |
| Health Can't Be Legislated | p. 143 |
| Helping Those Who Know They Need It | p. 158 |
| Help and Hope for Those Who Love Them | p. 170 |
| The Church's Stance: Helpful or Hurtful? | p. 188 |
| "Grace-full" Relationships: The Environment Needed for Health | p. 204 |
| Pinning Down the Problem | p. 224 |
| Additional Resources | p. 237 |
| Table of Contents provided by Rittenhouse. All Rights Reserved. |
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