Chemical Dependency Resources
- Overview
- Care
- Overview
- Celebrate Recovery
- Issue-Specific Resources
- Overview
- Anxiety Resources
- Chemical Dependency Resources
- Depression Resources
- Disordered Eating Resources
- Domestic Violence Resources
- Financial Recovery Resources
- Grief Resources
- Marriage Resources
- Mental Health Resources
- Parenting Resources
- Relationship Resources
- Sexual Addiction Resources
- Suicide Prevention Resources
- Therapy FAQs
- Prayer
Tools for Dealing with Chemical Dependency
The following resources can be helpful to those struggling with chemical dependency.
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Groups & Events
Celebrate Recovery - A Christian 12-step program for all hurts, habits, and hang-ups, including chemical dependency. NCC's Celebrate Recovery meets at the Capital Turnaround at 6:30pm Thursdays. Other CR programs meet in the DC area, as well around the country and the world. Use the CR Locator to find one near you.
In The Rooms - A free online recovery tool that offers 130 weekly online meetings for those recovering from addiction and related issues. They embrace multiple pathways to recovery, including all 12 Step, non-12 Step, wellness and mental health modalities.
The Phoenix - Community-building classes and events (both in-person and online) for those in recovery from substance use disorder who have the desire to live sober. The only cost of membership is 48 hours of sobriety.
Secular 12 Step Programs Meeting Online or Via Phone
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Care & Counseling
For prayer ministry appointments, pastoral care appointments, and counseling recommendations, visit ncc.re/support.
Local Christian Counseling Networks:
- CentrePointe Counseling
- Life Christian Counseling Network
- Safe Harbor Christian Counseling
- New Life Christian Counseling Network (Nationwide)
For individually vetted counselors, use ncc.re/support.Questions? Check out our Therapy FAQs.
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Videos & Podcasts
Videos
Don’t Hide from Addiction (2 mins) Pastor, Celebrate Recovery, Saddleback Church
Hope for People with Substance Abuse Disorders (4 min) Michael Botticelli, MEd—Director, National Drug Control Policy
It’s Time to be Out and Open about Addiction: A Message for the Church Michael Botticelli, MEd--Director, National Drug Control Policy
The Opposite of Addiction is Connection (25 min) – Jared Herd and Mike Foster, As Normal As Weird Can Be
Spiritual and Emotional Roots and Treatment of Addiction (1 hr) Workshop from The Gathering on Mental Health and the Church on March 28, 2014
Podcasts
Soberholic Podcast - A free library of over 50 episodes of testimonies and recovery tools that are put together from Christian believers that attend Celebrate Recovery.
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Articles & Books
Articles
Overcoming Barriers to Recovery, by Delton Russell, NAMI
The Recovery-Minded Church: Loving and Ministering to People with Addiction by Jonathan Benz
Infographics, Fact Sheets, and Brochures
Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Substance Use Disorders – SAMHSA
Bipolar Disorder and Substance Use – Hazelden Foundation
Chemical Dependency Issue Pamphlet - Celebrate Recovery
Depression and Substance Use – Hazelden Foundation
Dual Diagnosis: Mental Illness and Substance Abuse – NAMI
Dual Diagnosis and Recovery – Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Dysthymia and Substance Use – Hazelden Foundation
Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Substance Use – Hazelden Foundation
An Introduction to Co-Occurring Borderline Personality Disorder and Substance Use Disorders – SAMHSA
Medication-Assisted Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder - SAMHSA
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Substance Use – Hazelden Foundation
Panic Disorder and Substance Use – Hazelden Foundation
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use – Hazelden Foundation
Substance Abuse and Suicide Risk – Stepping Stone Center for Recovery
Books
Addiction and Grace: Love and Spirituality in the Healing of Addictions by Gerald May
Facing Addiction: Starting Recovery from Alcohol and Drugs by Patrick Carnes, Stefanie Carnes, and John Bailey
A Gentle Path through the Twelve Steps: The Classic Guide for All People in the Process of Recovery by Patrick Carnes
Life’s Healing Choices: Freedom From Your Hurts, Hang-ups, and Habits by John Baker
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Organizations
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National Resource Hotlines
The Lighthouse Network, Addiction and Counseling Helpline 1-877-562-2565
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - 1-800-662-HELP (4357)