drug addiction
My father’s drug addiction put a mask on me. Here’s how I took it off.
By Jennifer R. Farmer — August 17, 2022
(RNS) — ‘Daughter of an addict’ is as accurate a reflection of my life as is ‘PR professional.’
Birthright Israel brings Jews in recovery to Israel
By Michele Chabin — August 8, 2022
JERUSALEM (RNS) — 'Recovery is all about change and healing,' said one person in recovery who took a tour of Israel that allows Jews in recovery to explore their Jewish heritage and faith. 'I feel like a changed man because of this trip.'
As opioid epidemic spreads, a NC church opens its doors to a syringe exchange
By Yonat Shimron — June 11, 2019
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (RNS) — Green Street Church's syringe exchange is one of a handful housed at a place of worship across the state. As the opioid epidemic spreads, the North Carolina Council of Churches hopes more will consider it.
In Vancouver, Christian recovery programs respond to opioid crisis
By Alicia Ambrosio — May 19, 2017
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (RNS) In 2016, more than 900 people in British Columbia died of drug overdoses, a record and an 80 percent increase from 2015.
Bishops asked to study how the Catholic Church responds to youth in crisis
By Josephine McKenna — January 13, 2017
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The survey of bishops and pastors is part of the preparation for the 2018 Synod of Bishops, which will focus on young people.
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