What would you get an addict for Christmas?

Hi Lovey ( I hope you're doing well, and have a Merry Christmas first off!) -

Ok...here we go...

I'm glad to hear that he has an interest in church! Because this helps me to suggest first and foremost to get him a bible. I wouldn't suggest just your everyday Bible - - I would suggest getting him one that helps him with the recovery process - because, addicts, whether it be with drugs, alcohol or other life problems...it takes a long time to get over the hump of things.

There's a bible called the Celebrate Recovery Bible. You can find it thru the Celebrate Recovery website (www.celebraterecovery.com).

PRODUCT DETAILS:

If you long to break free from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups, the Celebrate Recovery® Bible is a powerful, positive ally.

This Bible is based on eight recovery principles found in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and the underlying Christ-centered twelve steps of the proven Celebrate Recovery® program. Unlike any other recovery Bible, this one is designed to walk you step by step through the recovery process mapped out in the successful Celebrate Recovery® program. Use it with the program or apart from it. Either way, the Celebrate Recovery® Bible offers you help and hope for every stage of recovery.

Features:

*Articles explain eight recovery principles and accompanying Christ-centered twelve steps.

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*Recovery stories offer encouragement and hope

*Over 50 full-page biblical character studies illustrate recovery principles

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* Plus book introductions, side-column reference system keyed to the eight recovery principles, and a topical index

I'm not sure if you've heard of Celebrate Recovery or not, but it is a Christ Centered 12-step program for those with hurts, habits and hangups. Usually held on a set night during the week, the program will usually feature an hour prior to the "service", for food and fellowship - they usually have a nice dinner. This will usually be followed by a worship service/testimony service, and then you break off into groups, specific to what you're dealing with. Each of these classes are divided into male/female classrooms. Depending on the size of the church, class sizes vary from 5-10 people per group. Getting "thru" the Celebrate Recovery 12-step program all depends on how quickly the member gets thru the "recovery" process.

As a 3 year milestone, from going thru it, I can honestly say that this program is an excellent must for anyone - because everyone is going thru something! :)

This is just a start. If you're looking for some books, that are good readers, I would suggest any by author Neil Anderson. "Victory over the Darkness" is a good one, as well as "The Bondage Breaker" and "Living free in Christ".

Hope this helps. You can always add some chocolate bars & hershey kisses! ;)

I in my opinion realize the brain of an addict. And YES, you're unequivocally proper! DO NOT allow him to your residence or your existence. I real think that MOST individuals wish to difference whilst they're going by way of trials and tribulations like that. BUT, they need to wish it themselves. No one will ever difference till they're well and capable on their possess, regardless of how generally the individuals who love them attempt to aid. That aid will ONLY be used as a method to permit their possess force to get anything it's they are doing (alcohol, medications, anything). If I had been you, I could attempt to speak each and every one else out of "serving to" him additionally. The ONLY aid that are supposed to be multiplied is a trip to a rehab health center. Don't make it any simpler for him to maintain doing what he is doing! He's simply going to maintain hurting you and every person else that's unlucky ample to take a look at and aid him. It sucks, however that is the reality.

you should encourage him and prevent him from relapse.

get him something that will help him take his mind off his problems and addiction, such as a meaningful book or movie...

candy :)