From Coffin to Heaven: A Psychological Study of Christian Conversion in Drug Rehabilitation - Softcover

Ng, Ho-Yee

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9629961512 ISBN 13: 9789629961510

Publisher: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press, 2004

Synopsis

This book investigates the psychological changes that take place after Christian conversion in chronic heroin-addicted individuals attending a religious programme. Drawing on the data collected in the programme, the author throws light upon questions regarding drug addiction and rehabilitation, religion and healing, and religious conversion in a Christian context.

This is a practical book written in a concise yet scholarly fashion, and it is suitable for religious organization, social welfare/services policy maker, front-line helping professionals, and social work/psychology students in general.

About this title

Book Description

This is the story of a group of men who called themselves "heroin-coffin". It is their story of ascension from the Styxian shore of heroin addiction to a new-found heaven in a Christian brotherhood. The research study which gives rise to this story raises the question of the apparent antagonism between science and religion. Can religious faith be studied from a scientific viewpoint?

About the Author

Ng Ho-Yee is an associate professor of Social Work and Social Administration at the University of Hong Kong.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 9629961512
• ISBN 13: 9789629961510
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 250