Sentences with phrase «problem of alcoholism»

So that later, we can see her pull out the flask, consider it a moment, then put it back, having apparently conquered the problem of alcoholism that we never knew she had.

Anyone whose work brings him into intimate touch with people is painfully acquainted with the problem of alcoholism.

Leslie A. Osborn has said, «Big as it is, the problem of alcoholism opens into vastly bigger difficulties of our tangled and complex civilization.»

The church's most important task, in relation to the problem of alcoholism, is prevention.

H. J. Clinebell, Jr., «American Protestantism and the Problem of Alcoholism,» Journal of Clinical Pastoral Work, II (Winter, 1949), 214 - 15.

They seek to help the person understand the problem of alcoholism, AA, and how he may help get his alcoholic mate into AA.

(3) The counselor should emphasize the medical nature of the problem of alcoholism, pointing out that if her husband had diabetes she would not feel an obligation to cure him.

«One of the challenges - to - service to which some members of every congregation should respond is the problem of alcoholism.

The North Conway Institute, which meets in New Hampshire each summer, provides a channel for interdenominational collaboration and discussion of the problem of alcoholism.

And, to give the recovered alcoholic a similar opportunity to listen to members of other disciplines who are interested and knowledgeable in the problem of alcoholism.

(ENTIRE BOOK) This book is written for the person, professional or lay, who wishes to apply religious resources more effectively to the problem of alcoholism.

A religious solution can provide the individual with a sense of superhuman help, not only in meeting the specific problem of alcoholism, but in bearing the general frustrations, disappointments, drudgery, and interpersonal friction which contribute to the etiology of alcoholism.

Both the ethical and the therapeutic approaches to the problem of alcoholism must be based on an understanding of alcohol, drinking, and the physiology and psychology of the human being.

To the problem of alcoholism is added the psychosocial problem of homelessness.

For one of the greatest needs of the minister is a definition of his role in the problem of alcoholism — a clear picture of where he is needed and in what areas he can function most effectively.

The Emmanuel Movement was the first organized attempt to apply the joint resources of psychology and religion to the problem of alcoholism.

If I were asked to give my strongest impression resulting from the study which underlies this book, it would be this: In all the dark history of the handling of the problem of alcoholism, the brightest ray of hope and help is Alcoholics Anonymous!

AA is not the complete answer to the problem of alcoholism.

Ultimately the aim is to achieve the primary level of prevention by effecting the kinds of social change necessary to reduce the problems of alcoholism or drug dependency.

He devoted a great deal of time to the problems of alcoholism, and in one revival city after another he succeeded in destroying the grip of the city bosses and in cleaning up corruption.

In many of our smaller communities the place for the clergyman to begin is to develop a line of communication about people with problems of alcoholism with at least one local doctor.

Not exact matches

Our AA magazine says on its masthead: «Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

In some cases, being introduced to the illness conception and early symptoms of alcoholism will help to open the person's eyes to the nature of his problem and his need for help.

These councils, affiliates of the National Council on Alcoholism, operate Alcoholism Information Centers which disseminate knowledge about» the problem to anyone who is interested, including schools, churches, industry, the news media, and individual information - seekers.

For our purposes, the medical and psychiatric therapies may be divided into three categories according to their purpose: (1) those therapies that aid in the physical rehabilitation of the person suffering from the effects of an acute binge and / or prolonged excessive drinking over many years; (2) those that help to keep the addictive cycle broken and thus maintain sobriety for sufficient time to allow other therapies to take effect; (3) those that aim at lessening the alcoholic's personality problems — both those that contributed to the causation of his addiction and those resulting from the interpersonal chaos of progressive alcoholism.

Its existence shows a recognition of the fact that alcoholism is a problem which demands special attention.

it is apparent that there exists not only a considerable variety of opinion but also some confusion regarding the nature of the ethical problems in alcoholism.

A more systematic examination of the problem of responsibility in the light of depth psychology as it is related to alcoholism is now in order.

It is probable that a majority of all alcoholics are of the «hidden» variety — individuals who are having serious problems with alcohol but whose behavior is still enough within the bounds of social conformity to allow their alcoholism to be kept secret within the family.

Such a statement could well be taken as a guide in one's reinterpretation of the ethical problem in alcoholism.

Cooperating with a community project to encourage recognition and early treatment of alcoholism and other emotional problems (secondary prevention)

In the long run, however, science and medicine will properly be in charge of much of this work, and ministry will have to be conducted through staff cooperation just as in relation to physical and mental illness, alcoholism, and other health problems.

The fusion of the spiritual life with the gritty problems of political survival, alcoholism and poverty is the real face and heart of the Native Soul.

The latter definitions are definitions of phenomena as social problems while the former is a sociological definition (Becoming Alcoholic: Alcoholics Anonymous and the Reality of Alcoholism [IL: Southern Illinois University Press, 1986], pp. 99 - 100).

The problem in letting the ubiquitous revisionists get away with such desecrations of our pioneer program is that they are dealing with alcoholism.

(Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1997); E. W. Kenyon, In His Presence: The Secret of Prayer (Kenyon Publishing Society, 1999); E. W. Kenyon, Jesus the Healer (Kenyon Gospel Publishing Society, 2000); E. W. Kenyon, The Hidden Man (WA: Kenyon Publishing Society, 1998); E. W. Kenyon, The Wonderful Name of Jesus (Kenyon's Gospel Publishing Society, 1998); John Baker, Celebrate Recovery (CA: Celebrate Recovery Books, 1994); Bob and Pauline Bartosch, Overcomers Outreach: A Bridge to Recovery (La Habra, CA: Overcomers Outreach, 1994); Cathy Burns, Alcoholics Anonymous Unmasked (PA: Sharing, 1991); Cal Chambers, Two Tracks - One Goal (British Columbia: Credo Publishing Corporation, 1992); Martin M. Davis, The Gospel and the Twelve Steps (San Diego, CA: RPI Publishing Inc., 1993); Len C. Freeland, author of Chapter 28, «The Salvation Army» in (Alcoholism: The Total Treatment Approach, edited by Ronald J. Catanzaro IL: Charles C. Thomas Publisher, 1968); Mark H. Graeser, John A. Lynn, John W. Schoenheit, Don't Blame God: A Biblical Answer to the Problem of Evil, Sin and Suffering.

Recognize the effectiveness of teaching about alcoholism and its solution by having drunks tell other drunks about their former problem, their victory, and the way out.

This tentative model for understanding the causes of problem drinking is offered in the report of the Cooperative Commission on the Study of Alcoholism: «An individual who (1) responds to beverage alcohol in a certain way, perhaps physiologically determined, by experiencing intense relief and relaxation, and who (2) has certain personality characteristics, such as difficulty in dealing with and overcoming depression, frustration, and anxiety, and who (3) is a member of a culture in which there is both pressure to drink and culturally induced guilt and confusion regarding what kinds of drinking behavior are appropriate, is more likely to develop trouble than will most other people.»

We look to the member churches of the National Council to encourage the establishment and maintenance of clinics and other appropriate therapeutic facilities when competently conducted, for the victims of alcoholism... - The churches should disseminate such sound information as is now available concerning the understanding and counseling of persons with alcohol problems.

This chapter provides a working definition of alcoholism, then describes the types and developmental pattern of alcoholism, the problem of the woman alcoholic, and the size and seriousness of the problem.

A prerequisite for any constructive approach to the problem is the recognition that alcoholism is not an isolated problem, but a part of the total sin and sickness of our society — a sin and sickness in which all of us are participants.

An understanding of the distinctive contribution of a religious approach to alcoholism is dependent on insight into what might be called the vertical dimension of the alcoholic's problem.

«What is needed is for churches to devise imaginative ways of getting more of the hundreds of thousands of dedicated laymen directly involved as trained volunteers in projects to deal with all kinds of personal and social problems, including alcoholism.

Without seeming to «grill» the person, which would make him defensive, a few of these questions can be sprinkled into the discussion, followed by the observation that these are some of the typical early symptoms of problem drinking or alcoholism.

The minister's role is to assist the alcoholic to «connect» with a doctor who accepts alcoholics as patients, knows the latest methods of treating the problems associated with alcoholism, and is appreciative of the contributions of AA and pastoral counseling.

This sense of involvement in the total cultural problem, of which alcoholism is one painful expression, and an honest recognition of our complicity in the kind of world which produces alcoholics are the points at which we must begin.

Those who are concerned about alcoholism and who also believe that the church has a significant role in the second half of the twentieth century long to see it take a more dynamic role in the solution of this gigantic problem.

Phase two of alcoholism education should move beyond head understanding to heart understanding of the persons suffering from the problem.

Sources of literature and guidance include local Councils on Alcoholism, the National Council on Alcoholism, and denominational social problems agencies.

A stumbling - block to many clergymen in dealing with alcoholism is the issue of the ethical problem: sin vs. sickness; the problem of responsibility.