Date: December 9th 2007

Christians in Recovery® News
December 2007

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  FOUND ON THE NET 
 
Older smokers have far different motivations for quitting
smoking than younger ones, according to new research that finds
that older smokers can be persuaded to quit if the right
arguments are used.
 
Are you gripped by bitterness, anger and thoughts of revenge? Learn to let go of past hurts.
 
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  ANSWERS 
** These are ten things that may help us see a simple solution to what has been looking like an overly complicated problem.
1. "I'm sorry."
2. "I love you."
3. "Forgive me."
4. "You were right."
5. "Maybe mama was right."
6. "I'll just let it go."
7. "It's not really that important."
8. "It's just ego, I'm acting like a baby."
9. "Let me just calm down."
10."Let me look at it from their point of view."
[submitted by Ruth]
 
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  TOOLS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE 
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Quick and easy access to the guidance and inspiration you need.A rich collection of uplifting thoughts with scriptures and prayers to compliment them. Breathtaking photographs enhance your experience. A favorite of Christians in Recovery.
 
Workbook and Guide CD for the individual as well as recovery groups, church recovery groups or meetings.
 
 

Answers Magazine
Equips you to grow in your faith and confidently communicate the gospel. An excellent tool to sharpen your faith. Learn More!
 
 
  DID YOU KNOW? 
People who quit drinking can lower their risk of getting a variety of cancers.         
 
**Each year, about four million people in the United States seek some kind of treatment for a problem related to the use of alcohol and drugs, but that leaves around 20 million people who need substance abuse treatment but do not receive it.
 
A Canadian study has confirmed the link between the risk of head and neck cancers and has shown that people who stop drinking altogether can significantly reduce their risk of developing cancer. The findings are important for those who have a family history of cancer, researchers said.
 
** Joan is CIR Volunteer of the Month!! Thank you Joan for giving of your time and talents as CIR's Director of Communications!
 
 
  CHRISTIAN RECOVERY READING 
If you love the "Big Book" of AA and your Bible, this is a must have resource.
 
 
** Be Transformed: New Life Awaits by John Robin Murphy
I had been through numerous 12 step and other recovery groups over the past several years dealing with compulsivity, life control tendencies and other, "addictive" personality traits and could not understand why I could not get out of the rut. Did I pray enough? Did I read my Bible enough? Did I attend Church enough ? The fact that my ⁄ our recovery is not based on our own individual efforts and performance but a real Heart transformation is the only hope to break free from the bondage.
 
** Inside Out by Larry Crabb
Why do things go so wrong when I'm trying so hard to be right?" If you've ever asked yourself this question, Crabb has a few answers. "Far too many Christians do not deal honestly with their lives. The pathway to change is more often discussed and debated than displayed." Crabb helps you venture inside yourself where Christ is waiting to heal, restore, and fulfill. Iincludes a 12-week study guide.
 
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  WISDOM FROM A CIR MEMBER 
One of the trickiest things I think for me early in in the program was learning that its not a Goal oriented program. I know that sounds crazy. I also wanted to be at various times -- normal, sane, okay, peaceful, righteous, and many times still DO. But the most useful thing has been to understand it as a journey that began the moment I made the decision to stop drinking & using. It's not the destination that's important, it's the train ride!  -- ClaraT
 
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** Pure Life Ministries (Sexual Sin Recovery)
  
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  HELP FOR RECOVERY 
 
 
 
  FOR RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS 
** Researchers who studied 723 incarcerated youth found a correlation between inhalant use and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. 
   
 
Helping You to Help Your Patients: An Introduction to Medication
for Alcohol Dependence. Designated for up to 2.0 CEUs.
 
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released findings from the 2006 National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS) -- an annual census of substance abuse treatment facilities that provides data on the location and characteristics of alcohol and drug abuse treatment services throughout the United States.
 

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