1 Counseling the Drug Addict – Study Guide

Counseling the Drug Addict
Study Guide

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INTRODUCTION TO

Counseling the Drug Addict

STUDY GUIDE

The purpose of this guide is to help you remember key points of the material that will help you be more effective in residential rehabilitation ministry. Repetition is a good method of learning. You can use the Introduction to Residential Rehabilitation manual to answer the questions.

If working with addicts and those with life-controlling problems is new to you, this material is a valuable resource. It is based on 50 plus years of experience in Teen Challenge ministry. Those who follow these Christ-centered biblical principles will find they work.

Although this material is written for Teen Challenge residential programs, the principles outlined can be used in any residential faith-based rehabilitation setting.

If you are already involved in an outreach or residential rehabilitation program, you can use this course to refresh and renew your understanding of working with addicts.

If you are serious about residential rehabilitation, we recommend that that you do more than just read this but apply it. For more information on this and other training resources visit our website iteenchallenge.org.

Global Teen Challenge

PO Box 511

Columbus GA 31902

USA

(706) 576-6555

Counseling the Drug Addict

By David Wilkerson

Instructions: Take notes on the teaching while viewing the video or listening to it. After taking notes answer the following questions.

  1. Why is it hard to keep up with the drug scene?
  1. What will happen if you try to impress people with your knowledge?
  1. Should we expect sudden results? Why or Why not?
  1. Complete the Quote “You are not called to cure drug addicts, homosexuals, alcoholics. You are called to -______”
  1. What does Rev. Wilkerson say about results?
  1. What is the “key to the cure”?
  1. Define the following stages of Drug use.
  1. User-
  1. Abuser-
  1. Addicted-
  1. What defines the “attitude of desperation”?
  1. Why is desperation necessary for someone to be helped?
  1. What does Reverend Wilkerson call “The Junkie Psalm”?
  1. Why is it important to use scripture help an addict see themselves?
  1. Can personal testimonies be useful at this point?
  1. What is the difference between hope and hype?
  1. What does Reverend Wilkerson call “The Junkie’s Victory Psalm”?
  1. Why is the message of hope so important?
  1. Fill in the blanks of this quote.

“The more ______that you master, the more ______you offer, the more ______you will be.”

  1. Honesty is important. What does the addict need understand if there is going to be a cure?
  1. What does the addict need to be honest about?
  1. Complete the following statement. Compassion without wisdom is nothing but ______.
  1. What does Reverend Wilkerson say is the “Master Key” to helping the addict?
  1. Complete this statement: The addict needs to know “Salvation means power over ______”.
  1. List the three steps to Freedom : “Not just forgiven, but set Free”

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  1. Why is sin like an octopus?
  1. Explain the phrase “One dead soldier at a time”.
  1. What did God use help the Israelites develop character while they were conquering the land of Canaan? Why did he do this?
  1. Explain the statement: You can’t promise the drug addict perfection, but you can tell him there is victory in the striving.
  1. In what ways are we to identify with those we are working with?
  1. What was the key to Kathryn Kuhlman’s success?
  1. What are three truths from this teaching that you can put into practice to help you in your ministry?

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Track 6: Counseling Topic: 603 Principles of Counseling

Course 603.01 Teen Challenge Training Resource Last Revised 5 -2009

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