Substance abuse and addictions can become the focal point of one’s life at the expense of other necessary activities and responsibilities. Families and loved ones are vulnerable to the addict’s unpredictable behavior. The following resources provide information about preventing, understanding, and recovering from addictions.
"Addiction or Freedom"
Elder Russell M. Nelson
New Era, Sept. 1989, 4–7
"When a Loved One Struggles with Addiction"
Corrie Lynne Player
Ensign, Jan. 2005, 62–66
Note: The following article is not official Church publications, but are provided as additional resource material.
"Spiritual Exodus: Recovery from Addiction"
Mark H. Butler
BYU Marriage and Family Online Journal, Aug. 2003
(Used by permission of the author and publisher.)
LDS Family Services Addiction Recovery Program
Note: The following links are not to official Church publications, but are provided as additional resource material.
"How Do I Estimate the Severity of the Substance Abuse Problem?"
(Used by permission of the author and publisher.)
Hold on to Hope: Help for LDS Addicts and Their Families
Vaughn J. Featherstone and Dr. Rick H.
Mental Health Resource Foundation, © 1996 (ISBN 1-55517-274-1)
LDS Family Services provides free consultation to priesthood leaders and fee-based counseling services to Church members for a variety of situations and needs. These services can help individuals and families improve their quality of life. LDS Family Services has over 55 offices in the United States and 9 international offices.