A. Addicts are both victims and victimizers. Anyone who is addicted to drugs and alcohol leaves behind them a trail of destruction. This could include everything from harm done to loved ones – both physically and emotionally – as well as violence and criminal activity of all sorts in which many become involved. On […]
When I worked with the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions as Director of Education, I gave seminars at the Education and Employment Track Annual Conference. My topic was best practices regarding how educational and job readiness efforts relate to counseling and recovery program efforts. Here are some of the thoughts I shared with those attending: A. […]
Some organizations use breathalyzer machines to keep all intoxicated individuals out of their shelters. Those who “blow” over the legal limit for intoxication (in most states it is a .10 blood/alcohol content) are not allowed to stay for the night. In my opinion, this strict policy may actually prevent us from reaching people with the […]
