Substance Abuse - news
Decriminalizing marijuana: making matters worse
“What has he been smoking?” This common expression illustrates how deeply the conversation about marijuana is embedded in popular culture. It is a subject of humor for many people. more »
by: Barrett Duke - Apr 26, 2009 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
Oversight of tobacco offers potential to save lives
The product packs a devastating punch. Its smoke-lined trail leads to some startling statistics: More than 400,000 Americans die each year as a result of its scourge, and each day some 3,500 children try it in one form for the first time while another 1,000 children become regular users. more »
by: Doug Carlson - Mar 24, 2009 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Living, Health
Federal shift in marijuana policy is called ‘disastrous’
The Obama administration’s “surrender to bad state policies on so-called medicinal marijuana will have disastrous effects,” a Southern Baptist ethics leader said in response to a shift in marijuana policy indicated by Attorney General Eric Holder. more »
by: staff - Mar 24, 2009 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Citizenship, National
Legislators debate increasing beer’s alcohol content
Although similar legislation failed a year ago, current efforts to increase the alcohol content of both beer and wine available in Alabama have moved closer to reality following action by committees in the Alabama Senate and House of Representatives. more »
by: Greg Heyman - Mar 13, 2009 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
God redeems life from drug culture
PERRYVILLE, Mo.—It may have taken Bonnie Cebulak three years to write a book, but she has a lifetime of lessons to fill it.
“[Writing the book] was like birthing a baby—painful!” Cebulak joked. more »
by: Shea Valies - Jan 15, 2009 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
Help! Meth destroying our state
Methamphetamine is one of the most addictive substances known to man. A recent survey shows Oklahoma high school seniors are more likely to try methamphetamine than their peers nationwide. more »
by: staff - Dec 11, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
Women find compassion in Russellville
An atypical group of women gathered for the afternoon in an upscale neighborhood fronting Lake Dardanelle, inside the home of Vickie Henderson, an OB/GYN physician. more »
by: Kay Adkins - Dec 8, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Addictions, , Substance Abuse
State gets mixed results in wet/dry votes; nation decides other issues
Baptists in three Alabama counties won their fight against the expansion of alcohol sales Nov. 4, while the city of Arab and Cleburne County both voted to go wet. more »
by: staff - Nov 24, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Parenting, Adoption, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
‘Reclaiming Our Communities’
Pair of conferences highlights need for church involvement in Kentucky drug problem
LEXINGTON, Ky.—If it was up to Eric Allen, a conference like Reclaiming Our Communities would never happen. more »
by: Drew Nichter - Nov 18, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
BCM/D churches use Celebrate Recovery Program to bring help for the hurts, hang-ups and addictions
COLUMBIA, Md.—John Baker, founder of Saddleback Church’s “Celebrate Recovery” program, committed his life to Jesus as a child, but later struggled as an alcoholic. more »
by: Sharon Mager - Nov 6, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Addictions, , Gambling, Substance Abuse, Sexual Purity, Pornography