By:       Emmanuel Attat

Text:   II PETER 2:19b

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(English Standard Version)

…For whatever overcomes a person, to that he is enslaved. II PETER 2:19b

Definition

Addiction is the repeated involvement with a substance or an activity, despite the substantial harm it causes, because that involvement was (and may continue to be) pleasurable and/or valuable.

1.Addiction involves both substance and activities

2.Addiction leads to substantial harm

3.Addiction is a repeated involvement

4.Addiction continues because it was, or is, pleasurable and/or valuable

Causes of Addiction

1.Genetics/Brain function

2.Poor coping skills with stress/boredom

3.Underlying anxiety or depression

4.Negative thinking such as all-for-nothing approach to life

5.Environment

6.Peer pressure

7.To enhance performance

8.Curiosity

Stages of Addiction

1. Habitual Stage:The individual likes the effects of the substance/activity they are addicted to, and continues  to use them more regularly
2. Dependency Stage:The individual continues to use the substance or involve in the activity because his living depends on it.

SYMPTOMS OF ADDICTION

CRAVINGS

Feeling a constant craving for the substance or activity addicted to

TOLERANCE

Needing more of the substance or indulging in more of the activity in order to get the same sense of euphoria that you once experienced with a smaller amount

ERRATIC BEHAVIOR

Getting complains from family and friends that your behavior is erratic or odd

WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS

These signs can include severe shaking, nausea, anxiety, vomiting and sweating

EFFECTS OF ADDICTION

1.Spiritual cost, Gal. 6:7 -8

2.Emotional/Social cost

3.Physical and health cost

4.Intellectual cost

5.Work and productivity cost

6.Financial cost

7.Legal cost

8.Time cost

9.Integrity cost

10.Life cost

TREATMENT OF ADDICTION

1.Behavioral therapy and counseling,

2.Medication and drug based treatment,

3.Medical devices or software to treat withdrawal, and

4.Ongoing care to reduce risk of relapse,

5.Prayer; I Thess. 5:17, Rom. 8:6, Eph. 6:16.

Call for BAPTISM

HEARING –  ROM 10:17

BELIEVING – MK. 16:15-16

REPENTANCE – ACT 3:19

CONFESSION – ROM 10:9-10

BAPTISM – ACT 2:38

Conclusion

Proverbs 20:1

(New International Version)

Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise

Proverbs 6:27

(English Standard Version)

Can a man carry fire next to his chest and his clothes not be burned?

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