Prayer for Alcoholics and Drug-Dependent People

Merciful Father! You gave us wine—specifically weak, light wine—to cheer the heart of man. You gave us medicine, that by its help we might restore health. Yet in our wounded, sinful condition we could abuse these two gifts, and some of us might become dependent on these substances. Grant to those who need help the grace to find Your mighty and healing support and assistance in the problems of alcoholism and drug addiction.

Grant also people the proper and reliable means and programs they need, in fellowship, to work with their rehabilitation programs. Give them the strength to say “NO” to alcohol and drugs. Grant them the grace of sincere repentance for all sins and transgressions they have committed, including the abuse of these gifts. Help all their families and friends to live with them in a spirit of love founded on truth and objective reality. We ask this in the name of Your Son, Jesus, in unity with the Holy Spirit—one God forever and ever. Amen.

Source: kyrios.org.ua