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The Rhyme and Reason Behind Substance Use Disorder – Part 2

The Rhyme and Reason Behind Substance Use Disorder – Part 2

Posted by | Aug 8, 2023 | |

In Part 1 of this blog, I discussed the root and meaning of substance use disorder (SUD), as well as general criteria for its diagnosis. Part of the motivation to designate problems with drug use as a mental health disorder was to provide an avenue for insurance coverage for treatment. If seen as a medical… read more
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The Rhyme and Reason Behind Substance Use Disorder

The Rhyme and Reason Behind Substance Use Disorder

Posted by | Jul 25, 2023 | |

How should we view drug addiction? Is it a disease or a disorder? Is it evidence of deviance or despair? Is it something people fall into unawares or the fruit of many bad choices over time? And do these questions even matter? I would argue that they do. How we think about drug addiction impacts… read more
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Serving While Suffering

Serving While Suffering

Posted by | Jun 28, 2022 | |

Wounded animals tend to withdraw. In a vulnerable state they retreat to a secure place of isolation. Wounded saints can do the same. It is an understandable response for the injured soul. Retreat for a time may provide a needed respite. But when a trial endures, continued isolation can endanger one’s spiritual well-being. For in… read more
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A First Aid Kit for Dark Days

A First Aid Kit for Dark Days

Posted by | Feb 8, 2022 | |

Do you have a first aid kit in your home? If not, you should. You may not plan on experiencing an injury, but sooner or later you will. So, it is good to be prepared. Having a well-stocked and accessible place for first aid supplies is prudent. In like manner, those who live with an… read more
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Is Biblical Counseling Anti-science?

Is Biblical Counseling Anti-science?

Posted by | Jan 11, 2022 | |

Terms of derision are often used to dismiss others or the beliefs they espouse. Their use is, at its root, intellectual laziness. Rather than building a reasoned case for disagreement (or seeking a clearer understanding of the opposing idea), an epithet is launched to “settle” the disagreement. A relevant example is the way some seek… read more
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