Orthodoxy and Recovery

A blog about the direct connection between the spirituality of Orthodox Christianity and recovery from alcoholism, drug abuse, and other addictions.

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

The Schizophrenic Epidemic and Marijuana Use

Yes, there is an increase in psychosis and schizophrenia over the last few decades. No one is denying it, and all studies point towards a...

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

The Church is a Hospital, Not an Asylum

There are many Fathers of the Church who teach about the Church being a ‘hospital’ for the healing of those wounded by sin. This is a ve...

Monday, November 26, 2012

Spirituality & Economics - Part 1

This is something I started on recently, and will roll it out in parts because of the length. When we think of spirituality, we usuall...

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

'Kids Without God'... You Are Alone

Never mind that statistics show that children in religious households tend to do better overall in terms of behavior and happiness: http:...

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Counter-Cultural

Orthodox Christianity in the US has always been something of a ghettoized affair, relegated to a few secluded ethnic groups. Now, that it ...

Monday, November 12, 2012

'Restore us to Sanity'

If there is one 'weak link' in the AA narrative, it is this notion of being 'restored to sanity.' This comes up more than ...

Friday, November 9, 2012

Brain Development and Binge Drinking

Here's another dire warning about the effects of heavy/binge drinking on brain development: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queenslan...

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