Hello Battle Maiden,
Sister, I know that I've welcomed you somewhere else on the forum, but let me WELCOME!! you again.
You sound like a very interesting and strong Christian. I'm sure that you already know that your chosen area of work with the addicted will be very difficult. I hope that you like it here well enough to stay with us and make this a place of refuge with many other Christians who are also dealing with difficult matters.
Sister, just jump in and have some fun.
Love In Christ,
Tom
1 Timothy 4:4-6 NASB For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude; for it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer. In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following.