Addiction & Life-Controlling Problems

What is addiction? Addiction is a progressive loss of control over the use of a substance or behavior. The user becomes obsessed with the substance or behavior despite adverse consequences. They deny the existence of a problem if confronted. Addiction does not just affect the individual person. It is also damaging to families, relationships, careers, and many other aspects of life.

There are many other problems, besides drugs and alcohol, that have the potential to do as much damage as substance abuse. In fact, substance abuse is often symptomatic of much deeper life-controlling problems. People struggling with these issues can also benefit from an addiction recovery program.

Lifestyle addictions cover a wide array of issues that affect many people. Poor self-image, violence and anger issues, eating disorders, and sexual addiction are some common examples of lifestyle addictions. Our Christ-centered approach offers the time and space for those who are struggling to experience God’s love and grace.

Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive, illegal drug. It is used by millions of addicts around the world who are unable to overcome the urge to

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Inhalants

Inhalants are products that are readily available in the home or workplace. Everyday products such as spray paints, markers, glues, and cleaning fluids, contain volatile

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LSD

LSD known as acid, blotter, doses, hits, microdots, sugar cubes, trips, tabs, or window panes—is one of the most potent mood- and perception-altering hallucinogenic drugs.

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Marijuana

Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the hemp plant Cannabis sativa, which contains the psychoactive (mind-altering) chemical delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), as well

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Meth

Methamphetamine (also called meth, crystal, chalk, and ice, among other terms) is an extremely addictive stimulant drug that is chemically similar to amphetamine. It takes

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PCP

PCP (Phencyclidine) is also known as ozone, rocket fuel, love boat, hog, embalming fluid, angel dust,or superweed—was originally developed in the 1950s as a general anesthetic

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Prescription Medication

People often think that prescription medications and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are safer than illicit drugs, but that’s only true when they are taken exactly as

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Salvia

Salvia (Salvia divinorum) is an herb in the mint family native to southern Mexico. It is used to produce hallucinogenic experiences. Traditionally, Salvia, also known as

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Self-Harm

Self-harm is an intent action of physically harming one’s body without a direct attempt of suicide.   Those that self-harm may do so as an unhealthy

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