#164 - Fact-Checking Decriminalization and Chemical Imbalance

Conversation between Dr. Shaw, Jim Quigley, & CJ McMurry about current events, addictions treatment and ministry.  Article #:1 https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/debunking-two-chemical-imbalance-myths-again  Article #2: https://www.kptv.com/2022/06/03/oregon-botched-drug-treatment-plan-tied-decriminalization/ 1:57 Psalm 34:18 3:40 Humility in addictions counseling (1 Cor. 1:27) 5:16 Taking refuge in the Lord (Psalm 34:18) 5:50 When success rates seem dismal (1 Cor. 3:6) 9:25 How Psalm 34:19-21 encourages CJ in ministry  10:44 Fact-checking chemical imbalance theory (Psychiatric Times)  15:30 A note about CABC training that Jim is currently involved in  17:00 Recent problems with Oregon’s 2020 “decriminalization experiment”  21:53 Experimental PSA’s regarding harm reduction (Jim)  24:30 The problem with thinking “people are inherently good”  31:00 Are consequences bad? (Mark)  32:42 The Gospel’s exclusivity (CJ)  35:20 Union Gospel Mission in Salem, Oregon (3 CABC’s)