Am I in Denial?

The National Household Survey on Drug Abuse found that 4.6 million drug abusers do not believe they have a problem. The number of people in denial has grown significantly from previous years. An estimated 16.6 million Americans (7.3 percent of the population) abuse drugs and alcohol. Also, 11 million people abuse alcohol only, while 5.6 million people abuse illicit drugs. The clench on all this info is what? It takes an admission and glimmer of acknowledgment and motivation for the treatment process to take hold www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov

Am I Addicted?

Here are some of the prescribed effects that measure diagnosis of addiction according to the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) from the American Psychiatric Association:

1. Tolerance: need for markedly increased amount of the substance to achive desired effect;
2. Withdrawal symptoms: marked by mood swings and instability of normal life functioning - social, mental, emotional, familial, occupational, physical stressors;
3. Substance taken in larger amounts or longer than was intended;
4. Unsuccessful attempts to stop;
5. Great deal of time spent around obtaining, using, and recovering from use of effects;
6. Important social, recreational, occupational activities given up or reduced due to use;
7. Substance use continued despite knowledge of physical and psychological problems exacerbated by the substance.

Note: If you identify with these symptoms is likely that you are addicted-Full Circle Outreach can help you further evaluate you case!

The Bible: A Test of Conscience?

The Bible talks about addiction and habits extenuating from the addictive world negatively. In Galations 5:19, 20: Addiction is referred to as sorcery, party spirit, drunkenness, and carousing. These are also known as "sin", a term that has been evacuated from the vocabulary of secular psychology and minimized of God's views as per the consequence: "not inheriting the kingdom of God...!" Yes, Addiction carries the sting of the law and by that death and eternal separation from God those who continue to {practice}...such things. But hope is available! Once the conscience is affected by the Word of God--an addict can fully recover (Is 57:18,19). Full Circle can help-ignite the conscience of those in need.

Is There Help?

At Full Circle Outreach, we have been helping people recover from drug and alcohol abuse for nearly 12 years. We are devoted to strengthening and aiding people who are caught in the vices of addictive behavior to learn to be free from bondage and have and live a more abundant and prosperous life. Full Circle Outreach has helped hundreds of people through their spiritually gifted and certified staff members. At Full Circle Outreach, we are devoted to a Biblical method of recovery and straight forward discussions on how to practically see your life transform through Christ (Rom 12:1,2).

The Challenge?

Challenge yourself to reach out for help--and allow God to start the healing process today (2Cor 1:4)