Alcohol and Drugs

My own Personal Testimony concerning my use of drugs and alcohol and how

God helped me, as He can do the same for you too!

When I was about 15 years old, all the way through the time I was 26 years of age, I had a problem with drugs and alcohol. It caused many troubles and heart aches in my life and for my family & friends. All I wanted was freedom from alcohol, freedom from drugs, and freedom from sin.

With God's help, I quit drugs and alcohol on June 25, 1986, and have been clean and sober to this day. I went in and out of treatment many times, yet ended right back to the places I knew the drugs and alcohol were. It was not until the last treatment center I went to that I really got help. I think realizing how important it was for me to give up my life style, made me listen and be more open to reach out to God for His help.

If you can relate to my story, it is time for you to get serious, and get some help for yourself or that person in your life that is struggling with alcohol or drugs. It is not too late. God will help you, as He has helped me. He can put in your heart a desire to be free of any addiction or sin, as long as you look to God for your help. Do not try to do it all through your own will power which I did for many years. I am not saying it was easy to quit, but looking back it was so well worth it. Remember that with God all things are possible for those who believe.

Bill Greguska

"My Personal Testimony"

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How can you tell if you might be addicted to

alcohol or other drugs?

The following questions can help you understand whether they might be addicted to alcohol or other drugs. These questions can also be used by someone who is concerned about a friend or family member. Answering yes to even one of the questions below indicates a possible problem with substance abuse or dependency and should lead a person to seek further evaluation and help.

1) Have you ever tried to CUT down on the amount you use or quit using alcohol or other drugs? Answering yes to this means that the person has lost control and is trying to show himself or others that he can control his use. People with addiction can quit, but if they start using their drug or something that acts similarly on the brain again, they will 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).

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

I thank God for helping me overcome my drug and alcohol addiction in July of 1986.

God loves you and He has a plan for your life when we reach out for His help, and that of others!

Do you want some help today with your

Drug or Alcohol Problem?

Ephesians 5:18

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