This page contains extensive information regarding resources for addiction to drugs, pills and/or substances. Click on the links for detailed information.
Resources and Tools for Recovery
Where to Start Recovery
Recovery Frequently Asked Questions
Talk with others who are in recovery. Learn how they overcame.
Get active in the Christians in Recovery Message Boards
Go to CIR meetings: Meeting Schedule
You will be able to communicate with others who are
helping loved ones and with those who have recovered. Ask questions and get answers from people who can share their own experience, faith, strength and hope.
We strongly suggest that you print out these helpful
pamphlets, read them offline and keep copies for you
to refer to:
Day One: My First 24 Hours in Recovery
The Next 24 Hours and the Rest of My Life
Helpful Books:
The Christians in Recovery Workbook & Meeting Guide
Christians in Recovery Devotional Journal
To find help and meetings locally:
International Directory of Christian Recovery Ministries, Groups & Organizations
Looking for a Treatment Center near you? Here are a great locators:
http://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/facilitylocatordoc.htm
http://www.termlifeinsurance.org/additional-resources/us-substance-abuse-facilities/
http://www.jointogether.org/sa/help/treatment/
Go to: RecoveryBooks.com
and look under Addiction & Drugs. Read all you can about addiction.
Get out your local phone book and look up Alcoholics Victorious, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, etc. Phone them for information and the location of the nearest meeting. Then get to those meetings!!
Sources for Christian Counselor Referrals
Also contact:
- Alcoholics Anonymous
New York, NY 10115
USA
Phone:212-870-3400
Fax:212-870-3003
Narcotics Anonymous
P.O. Box 9999
Van Nuys, CA 91409
818-780-3951
Pill Addicts Anonymous
P.O. Box 278
Reading, PA 19603
(215)-372-1128
Addicts Anonymous
P.O. Box 057394
West Palm Beach FL 33405
Chemically Dependent Anonymous
P.O. Box 423
Severna Park, MD 21146
(301-647-7060)
These groups will teach you how to cope with your addiction. This is not an endorsement or recommendation of any organization or group. Listings are provided as a courtesy, not as an obligation. It is up to the reader to determine whether these organizations suits his or her purposes, interests and beliefs.
Read everything you can get your hands on regarding recovery. Use RecoveryBooks.com for added recommendations.
Hope and Help Booklets
Offer HOPE and practical HELP to implement this hope. Hope in the Bible is not wishful thinking. Hope in the Bible is a sure promise of what will be.
The 12 Steps A Spiritual Journey (workbook with guide for leading a group)
The Twelve Steps for Christians (accompanies above)
A Practical Guide to Victory in Christ
Order From:
Overcomers in Christ
P.O. Box 34460
Omaha, NE 68134
ph.402-573-0966
Celebrate Recovery Participant’s Guides Set
Victory Over the Darkness Book and Study Guide
Neil T. Anderson / Harvest House
Bondage Breaker
Neil T. Anderson / Harvest House
Bondage Breaker Study Guide
Neil T. Anderson / Harvest House
A Hunger for Healing Workbook
Then look under “Where to Start” at RecoveryBooks.com
We suggest any Christian who is in recovery or trying to recover from ANYTHING get copies of these Bibles:
Life Recovery Bible
Published by Tyndale House Publishers.This Bible is specially annotated for recovering Christians and is a wonderful source of support and healing.
Serenity: A Companion for Twelve Step Recovery
(New King James Version- New Testament Psalms & Proverbs)
by Dr. Robert Hemfelt and Dr. Richard Fowler
Recovery Devotional Bible
(complete Bible-NIV version)
Includes 365 meditations and extensive notes
Zondorvan Publishers
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