Dying For a Drink: What You and Your Family Should Know about Alcoholism
Anderson Spickard Jr., MD, and Barbara R. Thompson
"Dying for a Drink is a compelling and important book for anyone in search of answers concerning alcohol abuse, its symptoms, the effect on family dynamics, and most importantly, the hope that treatment provides." – Tipper Gore
I agree with Mrs. Gore's description of this fascinating book. As a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, I see that Dr. Spickard clearly addresses all pertinent facts and aspects of the disease of alcoholism, including sidebar stories and testimonies. --Rev. Cynthia Sloan
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Welcome to the Hope, Healing and Health Reading Circle!
Welcome to the United Methodist Hope, Healing, and Health Reading Circle! The HHH Reading Circle is a project of the United Methodist Special Program on Substance Abuse and Related Violence (SPSARV).
Established in September 2008, the Hope, Healing, and Health Reading Circle is an online resource that provides United Methodists and partners with an opportunity for ongoing education, reflection, and online dialogue on alcohol, other drugs, and related violence concerns. A new selection will be featured every quarter (January, April, July, October) for reading and reflection.
Please comment online after reading the selection.
In addition to the circle selections, an extended reading list is also offered and updated quarterly. Visit www.umspsarv.org for the full list.
Recommended journal selections, magazine articles, books, and electronic media are welcome and may be sent to spsarv@gbgm-umc.org for review.
The HHH Reading Circle intends to:
1. Promote hope, healing and health for the addicted and those who love them.
2. Help others understand the nature of the disease of addiction.
3. Support the faith community in responding to substance abuse and related violence.
4. Lessen the stigma around the disease of addiction.
5. Affirm those who work in addiction ministries and professions.
6. Celebrate with those in recovery.
7. Encourage congregations and communities to be more compassionate, informed and responsive.
Established in September 2008, the Hope, Healing, and Health Reading Circle is an online resource that provides United Methodists and partners with an opportunity for ongoing education, reflection, and online dialogue on alcohol, other drugs, and related violence concerns. A new selection will be featured every quarter (January, April, July, October) for reading and reflection.
Please comment online after reading the selection.
In addition to the circle selections, an extended reading list is also offered and updated quarterly. Visit www.umspsarv.org for the full list.
Recommended journal selections, magazine articles, books, and electronic media are welcome and may be sent to spsarv@gbgm-umc.org for review.
The HHH Reading Circle intends to:
1. Promote hope, healing and health for the addicted and those who love them.
2. Help others understand the nature of the disease of addiction.
3. Support the faith community in responding to substance abuse and related violence.
4. Lessen the stigma around the disease of addiction.
5. Affirm those who work in addiction ministries and professions.
6. Celebrate with those in recovery.
7. Encourage congregations and communities to be more compassionate, informed and responsive.
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