Publications
Recovery Reclaimed: A Biblical View of Addiction and Healing
Why do the church or those struggling with drugs and alcohol need another book on addiction? Because somewhere along the way, the church’s voice has faded in one of the greatest health and social issues of our time. Addiction is often framed solely as a medical issue—something to be managed rather than truly healed. Yet Scripture reminds
Why do the church or those struggling with drugs and alcohol need another book on addiction? Because somewhere along the way, the church’s voice has faded in one of the greatest health and social issues of our time. Addiction is often framed solely as a medical issue—something to be managed rather than truly healed. Yet Scripture reminds us that we were created by God, who understands the full complexity of our bodies, minds, and souls. God loves those struggling and He and his church can help bring healing to people who may have given up hope. This book is a practical resource for both churches and individuals, offering clear explanations of addiction, treatment options, and pathways to recovery, all viewed through a scriptural lens. It equips churches to reengage meaningfully in recovery and guides individuals toward genuine, lasting healing.
The Trauma Informed Church: Walking with Others Toward Flourishing
Now in its second edition with an included study guide. The Uplift Appalachia President, Andi Clements, has written a book that covers the basics of faith-based trauma informed care. This can be purchased on Amazon, but we will sell bulk copies at a reduced cost. Send a message through our contact form for pricing.
From the Front Lines of the Appalachian Addiction Crisis
The Uplift Appalachia Training Director and President wrote a chapter in the book From the Front Lines of the Appalachian Addiction Crisis: Healthcare Providers Discuss Opioids, Meth and Recovery. The benefits of a church-based transportation program are discus
Using Trauma Informed Principles in Health Communication: Improving Faith/Science/Clinical Collaboration to Address Addiction
The Uplift Appalachia President, Andi Clements, and collaborators Natalie Cyphers (DeSales University) and Brett McCarty (Duke University) published this article in a special issue of Frontiers in Psychology: Health Psychology. The special issue is titled "Human Connection as Treatment for Addiction."
Initial Validation and Findings from the Willing/Ready Subscale of the Church Addiction Response Scale
The Uplift Appalachia President, Andi Clements, and collaborators Natalie Cyphers (DeSales University) and Brett McCarty (Duke University) published this article in a special issue of Frontiers in Psychology: Health Psychology. The special issue is titled "Human Connection as Treatment for Addiction."
Thriving Communities in the Face of Addiction
An article was published in Duke Divinity Magazine about some efforts begun under HFC (Pages 6-13).
Increasing Empathy through Trauma-Informed Policing
Increasing Empathy through Trauma-Informed Policing
Increasing Empathy through Trauma-Informed Policing
The Uplift Appalachia board member, Becky Haas, and President, Andi Clements published this article in the October 2021 issue of Police Chief magazine.