Pastoral Care of Alcohol Abusers

Over 120 million American teens and adults use alcohol at one time or another. While in most situations these individuals are able to use it responsibly and with moderation, no one is immune to its destructive use - which makes it a significant public health issue. Many drinkers find that their otherwise responsible use turns problematic and abusive when faced with depression, trauma, grief, undue social pressures, or other tempting and potentially addictive behaviors. Not all of these people become full-fledged alcoholics, but they do develop an alcohol problem that needs careful and sensitive pastoral care to understand the underlying issues for their alcohol abuse. Because of this, clergy and other pastoral counselors need to develop competence in recognizing alcohol abuse problems, including alcoholism, identifying when to make referrals, helping persons to find available community resources, and training congregational members to provide support to affected individuals and families.

Author: Harold G. Koenig
Publisher: Fortress Press
Published: 07/30/2009
Pages: 96
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 8.57h x 5.93w x 0.25d
ISBN: 9780800662615

About the Author
Weaver, Andrew J.: -

Andrew J. Weaver, Ph.D.(d. 2008), was a licensed clinical psychologist, licensed marriage, family, and child therapist, and ordained minister of the United Methodist Church. He was the director of pastoral research at The HealthCare Chaplaincy.

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