Good News for the Chemically Dependent and Those Who Love Them
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.66 (978 Votes) |
Asin | : | B0058M6L6C |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2014-10-29 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Four Stars Bruce Dudley GOOD. "E. C." according to E. Crews. Excellent book dealing with this tough subjectThe advice he gives to families with a loved one suffering from addiction is the best i've ever heardbuy the book VanVonderen will not disappoint!. "Wake up, Enablers!" according to C. Jones. If you ready to make a difference in your family AND help the one who is chemically dependent, read this book. Whether you are the one who is chemically dependent or a family member who has participated in this life-style with the addict, this book tells you exactly what it is going to take to get the addict and the family back to functioning as normal as possible. The author includes Christianity as a helping tool but understands that the church is not exclusive to this healing process. Sometimes your pastor and church family doesn't understand enough about the addiction disease to help families and that'
He makes his home in California. 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. . About the Author Jeff VanVonderen is an internationally known speaker on addictions and church and family wellness
Jeff VanVonderen is an internationally known speaker on addictions and church and family wellness. He makes his home in California. . 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
The devastation and despair even extend within church walls, often hidden by the victims and those around them. These addictions leave confusion and broken relationships in their wake. Millions of people are caught in the vortex of addiction to alcohol, methamphetamines or some other form of prescription or non-prescription drug. Jeff VanVonderen provides answers to the myriad of questions facing those with addictions and those looking to help them. Updated with information on the latest designer drugs, including crystal meth, here is a powerful resource that can help see churches, families, and individuals through their darkest times.