Help & encouragement to quit drinking alcohol, stop taking drugs

What can be done about Alcohol & Drug Addiction

If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or a drug addiction, we’re here to provide you with help and hope for a better life. We have personal testimony about recovery from drugs and alcoholism and want to share our encouragement.

Question: Should a Christian drink alcohol, or should they abstain from it?

Answer: One of the most popular and destructive topic of our time is that of drinking too much alcohol. I suggest that Christian's totally abstinence for their own sake and for the sake of others. My thinking is that if a person can do just as well without alcoholic beverages, then he ought to do without them for the sake of his brother (see 1 Corinthians 8:4-13). If however, if he cannot do just as well without them, then he ought to do without them for his own sake. For me personally, alcohol and drugs were very destructive in my life and the lives of those close to me in my life such as my family and close friends.

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How can you tell if you or someone you know has a drug or alcohol problem?

It’s not always easy but the following questions can help you understand whether you or someone you know is addicted to alcohol or other drugs. These questions can be used if you’re concerned about a friend or family member and get them on the Christian road to recovery from drugs or alcoholism.

Sometimes checking out a Christian drug rehab program can be the answer, but not always because much depends on the individual persons readiness and desire to quit.

Answering yes to even one of the questions below indicates a potential problem with substance abuse or dependency and should lead a person to seek further evaluation and professional help.

1. Have you ever tried to CUT DOWN on the amount you use or quit using alcohol or other drugs without lasting success? Answering yes to this may mean that the person has lost control and is trying to show to him/herself or others that he/she can control his/her use. People with addiction can quit, but if they start again using their drug or something else that acts similarly on the brain, they can easily lose control again.

2. Have you ever been ANNOYED BY OTHERS COMMENTS about your substance use? People usually only comment about someone's drinking or using drugs if they witness a problem from it.

3. Have you ever FELT GUILTY about something you said or did while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs? This can range from domestic violence under the influence to missing important family events such as children's school or sport activities.

4. Have you ever needed an EYE-OPENER? This means that the person needs to use something the next morning, after using the day or night before, to stop withdrawal. Withdrawal is a physical array of symptoms that may include tremors, seizures, and hallucinations. Withdrawal occurs when people stop using sedative type drugs including alcohol and "nerve pills" and sleeping pills. These drugs include Valium, Xanax, and Restoril. It can also show up as poor sleep, mood changes such as being easily irritated, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. The last three are commonly seen with opiate withdrawal (drugs like heroin, codeine, Ultram, Darvon, and Oxycontin).

If you answered yes to any of these questions or you know someone who’s experiencing some of these symptoms, please know that God loves you and He has a plan for your life when we reach out for His spiritual help, and help from others. Seeking professional help along with the helpful Christian books found on this site will provide encouragement and begin the recovery from drugs and alcohol.

My own story on how God and spiritual help changed my life – And how it can change yours.

I know what you’re going through because I’ve been there. The following is a brief personal testimony of my past experience while struggling with drugs and alcohol addiction, things that I went through, and how God helped me. He can help you too if you just put your faith in God.

When I was 15 years old, all the way through the time I was 26, I had a big problem with drugs and alcohol, like so many teens and adults. My addiction caused a world of troubles and heart aches in my life, and for my family and friends. I really wanted freedom from alcohol and drugs but as much as I tried, I never could seem to free myself, it was usually just a temporary fix and an on-the-wagon-type thing.

It wasn’t until my faith in God made me look closely at myself and where my life was heading. It was then that I started to take some steps out of the mess I was in. Many people need to hit the bottom before they can start recovering and this was true for me.

Yet with God's help, I quit drugs and alcohol on June 25, 1986. My recovery from alcoholism and drugs has helped me stay clean and sober to this very day. Before that I went in and out of treatment many times, yet I seemed to always end up right back to the places where I knew the drugs and alcohol were. It was not until the last treatment center I went to that I really got help and encouragement. I did not know how to stop drinking or using drugs. I am so very thankful that I quit taking drugs, yes it was a struggle, but it was so well worth the effort to change my life!

I think I had to realize how important it was for me to give up my life-style before I could change. Everything I went through during that time in my life made me listen more closely to those who cared about me, the staff in the treatment center, and ultimately God to reach out for help that I needed.

If you can relate to my story, it’s time for you to get serious, and get some help for yourself or that person in your life who is struggling with alcohol or drugs. It is not too late. Building your faith in God and getting the spiritual help like I did, will help you.

God can put in your heart a desire to be free of any addiction, as long as you look to Him for help. Don’t try to recover on your own because I tried for many years and regret that I didn’t reach out to God sooner. I’m not saying it was easy to quit, but looking back it was so very worthwhile seeking His help for my life. Remember that with God all things are possible for those who believe.

Sincerely,

Bill Greguska

Please feel free to contact me at Billgreguska@aol.com with your own personal words of encouragement

or with any questions you may have.

Ephesians 5:18

Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

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