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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.

Faith Partners; a SPSARV partner in addressing addiction.Snellville United Methodist Church's Addictions Ministry Impacts  Congregation & Community

Special Program on Substance Abuse and Related Violence
2/10/10: The pain of watching her grandson's life fall apart compelled one woman to start a program in her church.

 

One Day at a Time: Discovering the Freedom of 12-Step SpiritualityHHH Reading Circle Kicks Off in January

Special Program on Substance Abuse & Related Violence News
1/29/10: SPSARV kicks off its Hope, Healing, and Health Reading Circle in January with One Day at a Time: Discovering the Freedom of 12-Step Spirituality by the Rev. Trevor Hudson.

 

Smoking Kills.Historic Law Strengthens US Tobacco Regulations: Stronger Tobacco Policies Needed Worldwide, Especially in Developing Countries

by Melissa Davis
1/28/10: On a global scale, the World Health Organization (WHO) cites tobacco use as the world's second major cause of death.

 

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.