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April 6, 2015

Title: Habits and Addictions: Don't be Obsessed
Topic: Habits and Addictions

Discussed by Dr. Harry Pearson
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Sometimes bad habits become bad addictions. Celebrities aren’t the only ones who have problems with drugs and alcohol. It could be your neighbor, a co-worker, a family member, a child, or even the person sitting next to you in the pew.

Dr. Harry Pearson is an Addictions and Pastoral Counselor with Focus on the Family  Dr. Pearson encourages us to take care of ourselves, first and foremost. If we take care of ourselves and eat healthy and get enough sleep, we won’t need drugs or alcohol to “cope” with the curveballs life throws at us. “These substances are very addictive. You will lose control. No matter how hard you try. No matter what you say. You will lose control.”

Most people start abusing prescription drugs, drinking too much, or using illegal drugs to “feel better”. But GOD wants to help you feel better! Dr. Pearson discusses some of the warning signs of someone who might have a bad habit that is quickly becoming a bad addiction. “An addiction problem is beyond your ability to conquer. You need help. You need to be in a program,” Dr. Pearson says. “Don’t be embarrassed or ashamed. We are all in the Body of Christ,” Dr. Pearson continues. “You don’t have to be alone. You don’t have to feel guilty.”

If you or someone you know is suffering from an addiction, please call Focus on the Family at 855-771-4357 or go to your church – any church – to seek help from a pastor. They care. They love you. They can help. But more importantly, God loves you and wants to help you find your way to Him. “Do not define yourself by your feelings. Define yourself by your identity in Christ,” Dr. Pearson urges.

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