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Special Program on Substance Abuse and Related Violence

"For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, says the Lord ... "
Jeremiah 30:17

SPSARV develops United Methodist Church leadership to provide ministries of prevention, treatment and advocacy as they respond to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues.

The approach to this ministry is multi-faceted, international, and intergenerational.

SPSARV: Hope Healing DeliveranceSPSARV Partners with NACoA

9/30/09: SPSARV partnered with the National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) for a workshop in the CA-NV Annual Conference. The training was entitled "Understanding the Impact of Addiction and Supporting Recovery: Strategies and Tools for Clergy and Other Congregational Leaders."
 

 

Emotional and Physical pain are felt by the family members of drug and alcohol abusers.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.

 

HopePreventing 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.

 

Cynthia SloanHelping 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.

 

Bread for the JourneyArticle 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.

 

Recovery Month 2009SPSARV 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.