Developing a Community Mental Health Chaplaincy Model in Carter County, Tennessee in Response to the Opioid Addiction Crisis
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2023-05-01
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Explores pastoral theology in the context of the current opioid crisis (1996-2023), concentrating specifically on an Appalachian social location. Examines the mechanism of opioid addiction according to the NIDA model, long-term consequences of addiction, and treatment options. Delves into criticisms of the NIDA model and other factors influencing addiction, to include racism in drug policy. Explores the pastoral theology of Dr. John Swinton and the community mental health chaplaincy model
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Opioids, Opioid epidemic, Pastoral theology, Addiction, Appalachia, Community mental health chaplaincy, Swinton, John