ITEMS OF INTEREST July 25, 2005 Issue

ITEMS OF INTEREST

with contributions from Alex Shaine, Allie Martin, George Lekakis, Kelley L. Carter

"[DR. JOSEPH] GERWOOD USES SPIRITUALITY to help patients overcome addictions and personal crises

"Spirituality is a powerful means by which people can regain a sense of purpose, Gerwood said. During therapy, he often asks patients if he can mention a passage from the Scripture. Gerwood said he usually references the Scripture to accommodate his predominantly Judeo-Christian patients, though the therapy can be altered to meet any spiritual background

"Stevens Point [Wisconsin] resident Dave Masterson . . . knows firsthand the power of faith in kicking addictions. He experienced a spiritual awakening one morning in April 1982 after years of alcohol and drug abuse.

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