The Disease of Addiction

It is very important for individuals to know what and who they are dealing with, when it comes to the lifestyle of addict. An addict suffers from behaviors that become mentally stored and lifestyle begins to be created. Addicts tend to adapt different behaviors and the disease shows itself to be chronic and progressive.

I have dealt with this lifestyle firsthand and understand that there are many ways to treat this disease, but one cannot truly recover without spirituality. I'm referring to religion, as recovery and spirituality is a dual dynamic. It is imperative that we learn how to access and utilize components, such as therapist, peer support counseling, spiritual counseling, 12 step groups and whatever other self help groups that will contribute the self defeating lifestyle that they once actively participated in.

Recovery is a roadmap in search of meaning and purpose, as Spiritualty is an active ongoing relationship with a source that gives life meaning and purpose! We have the option to chose, because a person with one option, has no options!