Guide Offers Clergy Resources to Help Addicted Individuals
A new guide from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) is designed to provide members of the
clergy with the basic information and skills needed to help addicted
individuals and their families in their community.
The "Core Competencies for Clergy and Other Pastoral Ministers in Addressing
Alcohol and Drug Dependence" and the "Impact on Families Members" guide
provides information needed to address alcohol and other drug addiction
before families and individuals are in a crisis.
Copies of the publication can be obtained from SAMHSA's
National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Information:
1-800-729-6686
Parents of teens recorded message (405) 629-6384
