Addiction is the habitual psychological or physiologic dependence on a substance or practice that is beyond voluntary control. It is also a catch-all term for a complex behavioral disorder. The most obvious symptom is that the individual reaches a point where they cannot control their compulsive actions. Even when they can see the potential harm, they continue their uncontrollable behavior.

For this reason, addiction was first described as a failure of will power. We now know this is incorrect. Addiction is a real disease with psychological, genetic, and psychosocial aspects. Contrary to pouplar belief, it is not a character flaw or a failure of morality. There are actual changes that occur in the brains of addicts. Treatment of addiction should address the biology behind the behavior.

Links:
addictionsandrecovery.org/

Free N One Christ-centered 12 Step Support Group
approach links together Bible believing organizations that understand the need for a spiritually based support groups in their local church. With Churches already conveniently positioned in neighborhoods all across this nation Free-N-One trains and educates members of local congregations on how to operate a successful group meeting. With meetings operating regularly, people in need can easily find help and support. Free N One has designed meeting formats for both groups, the addict and alcoholic that is longing for help, and a similar format for the family members (Tough Love) that is affected by the addict’s or alcoholic’s unmanageable behavior cause by addiction.