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July 12, 2021
Volume 2, Issue 7
Addictions Healing & Recovery
OPIOID ADDICTION RECOVERY & HOPE
Drug addiction is a disease. People may become addicted to prescrip-
tion medications, cocaine, heroin, alcohol or other substances, and
they become addicted to drugs for many different reasons and act out
their addiction in many different ways. It is not a moral failing. It is a
chronic medical disease with body, mind and spiritual manifestations.
Helping people overcome drug addiction is a challenging and difficult.
People become addicted to drugs for many different reasons in a variety
of ways, and no matter what, each must face the challenging and diffi-
cult task of breaking an all too frequently repetitive cycle of addiction,
recovery, and relapse.
Often, the most critical time when support is needed most is after a per-
son has been in recovery and then relapsed. Relapse is common and
should not be interpreted as a lack of commitment to the difficult path
of long-term recovery and sobriety.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
But difficult does not mean impossible, and with the right help and sup- CHURCH .................................2
portive environment, sobriety and recovery are indeed achievable.
Support Groups .......................2
For many individuals, the first step toward recovery is acknowledging Spotlight Ministry. ...................2
their personal struggle with substance dependence. The next step is Catholic Charities Helpline…...2
finding a treatment program that can help restore their overall health, SAMHSA Helpline..……...……...3
well-being and happiness. There are many paths to recovery. For ex- ********************************
ample, for many it will be Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and
for others, it may be a 12-Step Program. Every individual is unique. Addictions Healing HELP-
LINE: 856-342-4057
When it comes to recovery from drug addiction, the power of prayer Catholic Charities Clinical Ser-
cannot be overstated. Whether you have a deep abiding faith in God vices: 1-866-862-2166
and His son Jesus Christ or harbor doubts in your heart, prayer can
play a massive role in the success of one’s recovery. NJ Hotline for Addiction: Dial
211. This is an information and
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your referral service that connects you
God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my with substance use disorder and
righteous right hand.”- Isaiah 41:10 support services
National Suicide Prevention
Helpline: 800-273-8255
SPOTLIGHT HEALING MINISTRY: “I
THIRST” - ST. CHARLES BORROMEO
The Diocese of Camden and Parish leaders at St. Charles Bor-
romeo are aware that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a
great deal of heartache and devastation in our community and
around the world!
Consequently, St. Charles and the entire Catholic Community
would like to help by providing spiritual consolation and sub-
stance recovery information to those in need.
If you, or a family member, are experiencing substance abuse
issues, or maybe you have lost a loved one to the horrors of
addiction we invite you to join us every Monday evening at 7
CHURCH = PM to receive support and other resources during these stress-
C— Care and support ful times. You can access these support at:
H—Help with practical needs Zoom.com
U—Use Spiritual Companions
Meeting ID: 827 3083 6283
R—Remove the STIGMA
C—Collaborate with each other Passcode: 834067 or simply email us at
H—Offer HOPE addiction@saint-charles-borromeo.org
SUPPORT GROUPS CATHOLIC CHARITIES ADDICTIONS
Join others to support your healing, share HEALING HELPLINE
your stories and be involved in helping
others! Here are five support ministries
that may be close to you:
The Church of Incarnation, 240 If you or your family member is experiencing substance use/
Main St., Mantua (Community
Connections) Contact: Bill
Dougherty at billdoc@comcast.net
abuse issues, there is help in the Catholic Community
The Church of Incarnation 240 Substance Use Disorder has risen to epidemic proportions, and
Main St. Mantua (Calix Society)
Contact: Jen Drees at impacts the entire family
jendrees@yahoo.com
St. Clare of Assisi, 1225 Kings
Highway, Swedesboro (Christ’s
Arms for Others) Contact: Joe &
Maureen Vitulli at
joev@cheerful.com
St. Charles Borromeo “I Thirst
Ministry”, 176 Stagecoach Rd.,
Sicklerville. Contact: Ralph Burnley
at addiction@saint-charles-
borromeo.org
Call the Catholic Charities Addictions Healing Helpline:
iTHIRST Parlor Meeting.
Contact: Keaton Douglas at
shrinerecovery@gmail.com
1-856-342-4057 - 24 hours
Leave a message, receive a callback within 24 hours
AFIRE We Thirst Ministry -
https://www.apeopleafire.org/
between the hours of 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM—Monday through Friday
For more information, contact JoAnne.Farrell@camdendiocese.org
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DID YOU KNOW…
Many people struggle silently
with addiction. We never
know if the person sitting in
the pew next to us is strug-
gling with a substance use
disorder. We all need to be
sensitive to this possibility.
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE &
MENTAL HEALTH SER-
VICES (SAMHSA) NA-
TIONAL HELPLINE—
1-800-662-HELP (4357).
“But for those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty. The
water that I will give will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life.”
SAMHSA’s Nation-
al Helpline is a free, confi-
CAN ADDICTION BE TREATED SUCCESSFULLY? dential, 24/7, 365-day-a-
year treatment referral and
Yes, addiction is a treatable disorder. Research on the science of ad- information service (in Eng-
diction and the treatment of substance use disorders has led to the lish and Spanish) for indi-
development of research-based methods that help people to stop using viduals and families facing
drugs and resume productive lives, also known as being in recovery. mental and/or substance
use disorders.
CAN ADDICTION BE CURED? This service provides refer-
rals to local treatment facili-
Like other chronic diseases such as heart disease or asthma, treatment ties, support groups, and
for drug addiction usually isn't a cure. But addiction can be managed community-based organiza-
successfully. Treatment enables people to counteract addiction's dis- tions. Callers can also order
ruptive effects on their brain and behavior and regain control of their free publications and other
lives. information.
DOES RELAPSE TO DRUG USE MEAN TREATMENT HAS FAILED? ***************************
No. The chronic nature of addiction means that for some peo- “Be who you are and be that
ple relapse, or a return to drug use after an attempt to stop, can be well” - St. Francis de Sales
part of the process, but newer treatments are designed to help with
relapse prevention. Relapse rates for drug use are similar to rates for
other chronic medical illnesses. If people stop following their medical
treatment plan, they are likely to relapse.
HOW DO BEHAVIORAL THERAPIES TREAT DRUG ADDICTION?
Behavioral therapies help people in drug addiction treatment modify
their attitudes and behaviors related to drug use. As a result, patients
are able to handle stressful situations and various triggers that might
cause another relapse. Behavioral therapies can also enhance the ef-
fectiveness of medications and help people remain in treatment long-
er.
Treatment must address the whole person.
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