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Addiction 101

Addiction 101. By Allen Turley. A Little History. Dr. Jimmy Lee says that “ Life-controlling problems are anything that master our lives and block our spiritual growth.” Other terms used to describe an addiction or life-controlling problem are: dependency , stronghold , besetting sin

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Addiction 101

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  1. Addiction101 By Allen Turley Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  2. A Little History Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  3. Dr. Jimmy Lee says that “Life-controlling problemsare anything that master our lives and block our spiritual growth.” Other terms used to describe an addiction or life-controlling problem are: dependency, stronghold, besetting sin slavery compulsive behavior. Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  4. An addiction is a state of compulsion, obsession, or preoccupation that enslaves desire and creates the state of dependency. The word addiction has become generalized and is no longer confined describing addition to drugs. People are seen as “addicted” to different things such as food, smoking, gambling, work, spending money, play, video games, sex.” Sin: Overcoming the Ultimate Deadly Addiction; Keith Miller; 1987 Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  5. We may be trapped by emotions that overwhelm us as well: grief depression anger fear Or life controlling problems can be sinful attitudes such as bitterness, envy or lust. Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  6. We ALL have something that wants to master us Everything is permissible for me – but I will not be mastered by anything. 1 Corinthians 6:12 Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  7. Why Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  8. People are most vulnerable to experimentation with drugs between the ages of 12 and 20. Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  9. A. Three Models • Medical Model • Psychological Model Both of these models ignore the spiritualcomponent. 3.Christian Discipleship Model Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  10. B. Contributing Factors • The dysfunctional family • Lack of self-esteem • Peer pressure • Experimentation (curiosity) • Cultural influence • Parental drug abuse • Lack of moral and spiritual values These are not causes of drug abuse Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  11. Drugs are a coping mechanism for dealing with pain An escape from the realities of life. Users think drugs are a solution but they become the problem. Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  12. Four Stages of Addiction • Experimentation High Normal Low Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  13. Four Stages of Addiction • Social Use High Normal Low Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  14. Four Stages of Addiction • Harmful Abuse (Daily Preoccupation) High Normal Low Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  15. Four Stages of Addiction • Uses to feel normal High Normal Low Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  16. Affects of Drug Addiction All drug abuse affects the brain. They work primarily in the limbic system –the part of the brain where feeling and pleasure take place. Drugs interfere with or substitute the brain’s natural chemicals, called neurotransmitters or dopamine. Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  17. Drugs cause “good feelings” in several ways: -by imitating the brain’s dopamine -by speeding uptheir release -by prolonging their presence Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  18. Effects of drugs on the brain

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  22. Nicotine Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  23. We know the toll that addiction takes not only on the brain, but also • the body • self-esteem • relationships • spiritual state • financial issues arise • legal issues arise You create more pain Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  24. Sufferingandconsequencesbecome severe and consistent. That is usually when the abuser will seek help. Family and friends can shorten the pain and suffering time if they: • Doing an Intervention • Stop Enabling • Pray Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  25. The changes that need to take place are: • Spiritual • Beliefs • Thinking • Behavior Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  26. The Steps to Recovery Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

  27. For more information: Global Teen Challenge gtc@globaltc.org iteenchallenge.org Lesson T507.03 iteenchallenge.org

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