Addiction - Research & Resources

(Sorry it took me so long to post this.  My blog service provider has been down.  Better late than never!)

Last weekend's topic at Grace in our "Shhh" series, was "Addiction."  I wantd to give you the resources I referenced:

Here's the NIH's article trying to define "addiction". 

Pornography/Sexual Addiction Resources

• FightTheNewDrug.org
• "Harmful Effects: Porn's Truth Revealed"
• XXXChurch.com
• "Porn Addiction Recovery"
• Dr. Bowman - Local Expert on Porn Addiction
• Every Man's Battle by Stephen Aterburn
• Software Protection
• Safe Eyes
• Mobicip
• X3Watch

Mental Health & Substance Abuse/Addiction

• "What is Addiction?" by Psychology Today
• "Trauma-Informed Care and Trauma Services" by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• "Data, Outcomes, & Quality" by SAMHSA
• "Fact Sheets - Underage Drinking" by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Substance Abuse

• Mirror, Inc - Local agency for substance abuse
• "Cycle of Addiction" by Recovery Connection
• "Drug Abuse: Trends & Statistics" by the National Institute on Drug Abuse
• "Get the Facts on Substance Abuse" by the Coalition against Drug Abuse
• Drug Guide: Information for over 40 commmonly-abused drugs by The Partnership at Drugfree.org

Jason also shared two documents.  First is the Addiction Cycle and second highlights Faith In Therapy when coping with addiction.

Mindy William shared her powerful Testimony of overcoming her addiction. 

Another shared of a book that incorporates spirituality and 12 steps for overcoming addiction: Breathing Under Water by Richard Rohr.

Lastly, here is a list of Grace's recommended Christian Counselors in the area. 

God knows.  God loves you.  God accepts you.  And God wants to set you free though Christ's power.

Comments

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Addiction is insidious. Once you become addicted to a substance or behavior, it's very difficult to break it's hold over you. For me, I had to reach my rock bottom and realize the only way I was going to be free of alcohol was through my faith in God (and a lot of AA meetings). The addictive thinking can be pervasive - often transferring from one substance or behavior to another until the core issues are addressed. Having said that, THERE IS HOPE. For me, I take it one day at a time and I'm fortunate to have 20+ years of sobriety. Thank you for talking about these issues, Tim and Grace Church.