Addiction is a spiritual illness that disconnects a person from self, loved ones and God. The Substance Addiction Ministry (SAM) mission is to help these individuals reconnect through education, prevention, referral and family support. SAM provides education awareness of the pain in people’s lives and refers those in need to places where help can be found. Support, acceptance, understanding and healing are extended to those touched by addiction. In any addiction, the entire family is “Affected” not just the “Afflicted” member. For every person “afflicted,” at least four others are affected. Nothing can destroy a family or relationship quicker than addiction. If there is an addict or alcoholic in the family, the whole family needs to be treated. SAM group meetings are open to both afflicted as well as affected members of the community. The meetings will focus on education, referral and spiritual help and are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month in the Conference Room located on Melody Drive for 7pm. For more information please contact Deacon David Aaron at [email protected] or Lisa Carroll at [email protected].