Addiction

Mission and Ministry
The Rev. Jairous Mafondokoto, administrative assistant to the bishop in the Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Botswana Area, congratulates Pamela Saungweme for offering her home to the church for use in drug and substance abuse programs. Saungweme had been moved by the testimony of a family whose son had overcome addiction. Photo by Eveline Chikwanah, UM News.

Women put faith into action across Zimbabwe

United Methodists and other Methodist women are responding to drug abuse, violence, trauma and poverty by offering practical support to women, girls and families.
Church Leadership
Caralyn Ware. Photo courtesy of the author.

When the shepherd strays: Addiction and clergy wellness

The United Methodist Church must act at every level to help pastors in crisis and create space for wellness.
Global Health
Dr. Jonathan D. Avalos. Photo courtesy of the author.

Preventing overdose deaths gives God's people a second chance

Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31, an addiction medicine physician points to our Wesleyan roots of caring for those who struggle with substance abuse.
Jeremiah Bowden, a former addict, now lives at the Lucille Raines Residence in Indianapolis and counsels other addicts. Owned and operated by United Women in Faith of Indiana, the residence offers transitional housing and support for recovering addicts as they reenter society. Photo by Joey Butler, UM News.

Recovering addicts find place to heal at ‘three-quarter’ house

The people who live at the Lucille Raines Residence have all struggled with addiction but are doing their best to put that behind them. The former Indianapolis hotel offers a supportive, dorm-like atmosphere.

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