Addiction doesn't have to be the end of the story, but sadly, it can be for some. In our culture today, addiction bankrupts millions upon millions of lives physically, emotionally, financially and spiritually. As society tries to understand and deal with this epidemic, the Christian community and churches find it more and more challenging to grasp. 

The recent shift to prescription medication addiction has made the face of addiction even more broad - house wives, business professionals, nurses and church leaders alike are now caught in the bondage of addiction. The statistics are frightning. And the lives that are shattered as a result is truly heartbreaking.

While many churches are engaged in recovery programs, some Christians often have confusing viewpoints about how to deal with addiction, some of these confusions include:

Aren't addicts just "sinners" who should stop? 

If the family members and the church believe this, it will most likely alienate and isolate the struggling addict. While indeed addiction has a "sin root", the overall cycle of addiction is compulsive behavior, which is different from a conscious choice. Addictions often require authentic intervention incorporated with "tough love."

Do addicts simply suffer from a medical disorder?

If the family members and the church believe this, they may also buy into many of the mental health and humanistic theories that focus primarily on the physiological aspect of addiction. While the physical symtpoms are real, emotional and spiritual aspects must be emphasized. Without a Christ-centered approach, true change cannot occur.

Take a Stand

Christians do NOT have to be bound by addiction - that is a biblical fact! We are asking you to take a stand and open your heart and mind to understand how to engage in this battle against addiction. The first and best way to do this is by becoming equipped and educated, and committing to prayer. The bible tells us that we don't fight against "flesh and blood". As Christians, we aren't bound by the remedies of humanism - we have spiritual resources that are "mighty" in pulling down strongholds. Yet at the very same time, expecting people to stop using drugs or alcohol without support is often impossible. We need practical and real solutions - solutions that don't compromise truth and meet the addict at their point of need. Solutions that speak to them in ways they can understand and relate with.

Join a Crusade! Take back our communities and churches in Jesus name!

If you are an addict (current or in recovery), are dealing with a loved one's addiction or assist people in the recovery arena, YOU are on the front line. And just like any soldier, you need to be trained, equipped and offered the proper resources in order to engage in a battle against an enemy that will most likely kill hundreds of people in one single day. Imagine the wars we fight against other nations - the war of addiction is a far greater enemy that is taking far more lives.