Recovery Month

The United Methodist Special Program on Substance Abuse and Related Violence (SPSARV) is launching a year-long awareness campaign to highlight the complex issues that surround its concerns within both church and society. This campaign begins during the 20th annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in the United States.

Together We Learn, Together We Heal is the theme for the 2009 observation of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.

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Substance Abuse and Related Violence: Recognizing the Need for a Holistic Response

by Kevin Nelson
9/23/09: The United Methodist Church's response to brokenness in the world.

Preventing Substance Abuse Among Young Adults

by Kevin Nelson
9/18/09: The third article in a series on substance-abuse issues for National Recovery Month focuses on young people.

Helping Families to Heal

by Rev. Cynthia W. Sloan
9/10/09: This week's National Recovery Month article and resource helps families living with alcoholics/addicts know they are not alone.

Article Addresses Myths and Challenges in Responding to People Living with Addictions

Global Ministries News
9/3/09: SPSARV's weekly article and resources equip families to take on the journey of recovery.

SPSARV to Launch Yearlong Awareness Campaign to Fight Substance Abuse & Related Violence

Global Ministries News
8/24/09: The theme "Together We Learn, Together We Heal," aims for better awareness about addiction and the importance of expanding access to treatment and recovery services.

Family Response: Final Article Marking National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month

by Rev. Cynthia Sloan, SPSARV
10/3/08: The focus is on families living in this turmoil.

Family Testimony: SPSARV Fifth Witness

by Carolyn P.
10/3/08: "My story is the same story that is heard over and over ... My marriage ended in divorce and I found myself a single mom--a drinking, single mom ..."