Dimapur, July 13 (EMN): District Mental Health program (DMHP), Phek, alongwith New Covenant Ministry, conducted a two-day workshop on July 11 and the 12th for the formation of ‘Alcoholics Anonymous’ at District Hospital, Phek.
During the workshop Dr. Along Pongen, nodal officer for DMHP, pointed out that alcoholics encounter several problems which not only affect their physical health but also mental, emotional and psychological health as well, an update stated.
He also shared the challenges of dealing with alcoholics and said the use of abuse substances not only affects the users but the people who live with them.
The resource person Imlisungkum highlighted that Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) started in the year 1935, which was co-founded by Bill W and Dr. Bob.
He also noted that several AA groups are functioning effectively in Nagaland with support of the churches along and other support groups.
Another resource person Moatemsu stated that AA group is for like-minded people who want to recover from alcohol addiction.
It typically consists of “closed” or “open” meetings. He also shared that because of weak support system, alcoholics often relapse.
Therefore recovering from drug or alcohol addiction requires will power, and especially the recovery group support.
He also explained the spiritual principles of twelve steps of AA and noted that AA 12 steps embody biblical teachings.
The workshop also demonstrated how of AA meetings are conducted and that all members have to share their experiences so in order to solve their common problem.
