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Transforming Drug Addicts' Lives: Restoration Christian Outreach Community (RCOC) in Northwest Mississippi Rose Maria Mccarthy Anding Randing15@Georgefox.Edu Digital Commons @ George Fox University Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations 1-1-2018 Transforming Drug Addicts' Lives: Restoration Christian Outreach Community (RCOC) In Northwest Mississippi Rose Maria McCarthy Anding [email protected] This research is a product of the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program at George Fox University. Find out more about the program. Recommended Citation Anding, Rose Maria McCarthy, "Transforming Drug Addicts' Lives: Restoration Christian Outreach Community (RCOC) In Northwest Mississippi" (2018). Doctor of Ministry. 283. http://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/dmin/283 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Theses and Dissertations at Digital Commons @ George Fox University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Doctor of Ministry by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ George Fox University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMING DRUG ADDICTS’ LIVES: RESTORATION CHRISTIAN OUTREACH COMMUNITY (RCOC) IN NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF PORTLAND SEMINARY IN CANDIDACY FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF MINISTRY BY ROSE MARIA MCCARTHY ANDING MARCH 2018 Portland Seminary George Fox University Portland, Oregon CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL ________________________________ DMin Dissertation ________________________________ This is to certify that the DMin Dissertation of Rose Maria McCarthy Anding has been approved by the Dissertation Committee on February 15, 2018 for the degree of Doctor of Ministry in Leadership and Global Perspectives. Dissertation Committee: Primary Advisor: MaryKate Morse, PhD Secondary Advisor: Carlos Jermaine Richard, DMin Lead Mentor: Jason Clark, DMin Expert Advisor: MaryKate Morse, PhD Copyright © 2018 by Rose Marie McCarthy Anding All rights reserved. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are from the NIV® Bible (The Holy Bible, New International Version®), copyright © 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ii DEDICATION I dedicate my dissertation to my professors, family, and friends who have supported me along this journey. Thanks to you all for participating in this amazing experience and for traveling together with me. This project is the result of the God’s vision given to author, Rose Maria McCarthy Anding, whose heartfelt goal is to impact the lives of men and women trapped by addiction of any kind. After twenty-five years, God delivered me from crack cocaine and other drugs at a spiritual rehab program for women in Houston, Texas. After returning as a free woman from the drug-rehab program, God gave me a vision. He told me to write the vision and make it plain, according to Habakkuk 2:2–3 “As she stood and listened to God, He answered her, ‘Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it,’ for this vision is for an appointed time.” I, Rose, found that the answer to America’s substance abuse nightmare was to fall in love with Jesus—that the only answer was Jesus—and I found my answer in a program that offers a Christian alternative. Eleven years ago, I found “the Answer.” This vision is as any seed planted in good soil; it does not stop growing, but continues to multiply. Many requests are made by family members for help, which calls for a program to which drug addicts and family members could send their loved ones. Because I knew from experience that the only answer was Jesus—I have now accepted the mantle to establish the Restoration Christian Outreach Community to fulfill my God-given vision and passion for those trapped in addiction. iii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS First of all, I would like to give thanks and glory to my Lord for the opportunity to do this dissertation project. My research mentor, Dr. Jason Clark, is acknowledged and deeply appreciated. He has led me with deep concern and thoughtful consideration to perform in the spirit of excellence in this research project. I also want to give thanks to my adviser, Dr. MaryKate Morse, not only because she carefully read this proposal, but also because she had an effect on my research in connection with the subject of this project. I would like to thank all the staff of George Fox University, The Global Perspective Leadership Group of Portland Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry program, especially the distinguished professors Dr. Laura Simmons and Dr. Clifford Berger. I also thank my editors, John Morris, and Connie Anderson, and the second reader, Dr. Carlos Richard provided by the program; they ensured accuracy and clarity of my message. However, in addition I wish to dedicate this dissertation to my late husband Joshua J. Anding, my late brother Rev. Dr. Joseph N. Simmons, and all my brothers, sisters, and especially my children Tamela McCarthy-Redd, and Daniel Lamar McCarthy, who have been the greatest source of motivation and inspiration to their mother. And thanks to friends who have prayed and supported my family and me spiritually, emotionally, and financially. Also Dr. Geraldine Raynor, Dr. Willie J. Berry, and Mrs. Floyce Robinson who always offered prayer, patience, encouragement, and emotional and spiritual support. My children, grandchildren, and great grandson are the joy of my life and the best gifts that God has given me—my two lovable granddaughters, Alexandrea D. and Kristen J. and great grandson Denver J. iv All thanks and glory to God! v EPIGRAPH The Word of the Lord to Rose Maria McCarty Anding “I will make you like a signet ring on my finger, says the Lord, for I have chosen you. I, the Lord of Heaven’s armies, have spoken!” Haggai 2:23 vi TABLE OF CONTENTS Section One: The Problem ...................................................................................................1 Introduction .................................................................................................................1 The Problem ................................................................................................................1 The Story ....................................................................................................................3 Statement of Methodology ..........................................................................................5 Drug Addiction Treatment Background .....................................................................5 Drug Addiction and the Related Issues .......................................................................7 The War on Drugs .......................................................................................................9 Racial Injustice: The Main Aspect of the War on Drugs ..........................................10 Factors Leading to Drug Addiction & Its Consequences .........................................13 Purpose .....................................................................................................................15 Theoretical Treatment Frameworks ..........................................................................15 Review of Other Models and Theories .....................................................................18 Moral Model of Addiction ...............................................................................18 Holistic Addiction Treatment Model ...............................................................22 Theophostic Prayer Model (TPM) ...................................................................23 Social-Cognitive Theory and Treatment ..........................................................24 The Multistep General Theory of Addiction and Treatment ...........................25 Significance of the Proposal .....................................................................................26 Limitations of the Study ...........................................................................................28 Rationale for Choosing This Topic ...........................................................................29 Summary ...................................................................................................................29 Section Two: Other Proposed Solutions ............................................................................30 vii Mississippi Drug Control Update .............................................................................30 Rehabilitation Programs for Drug Addiction in Mississippi ....................................32 Drug Residential Program in Northwestern Mississippi versus State Drug Programs ...................................................................................................................35 Other Residential Drug Programs .............................................................................37 Fieldhouse Outreach Rehab Center…Mississippi ...........................................37 The Strengths of the Fieldhouse Outreach Missions .......................................39 Narconon Residential Drug Treatment Program of Louisiana ........................40 The Strengths of Narconon ..............................................................................42 Oasis, United Kingdom ....................................................................................43 The Strengths of Oasis .....................................................................................45 Summary ...................................................................................................................46 Section Three: Transforming Drug Addicts’ Lives in Northwest Mississippi—The Hypothesis
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