Addiction is Bondage – Orange County Recovery Jesus said “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36) Get Set Free Orange County Recovery Long term sobriety starts with a level of brokenness, a sincere surrender and a willingness to put forth the necessary effort suggested by those that are […]
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The Best Christian Program
A true Christian program is one that addresses the whole person; body, soul, and spirit. At New Life Spirit Recovery after completion of detox we focus on emotion healing, spiritual growth and maturity, and relationship with God, self, and others. Since we are currently facing an opioid/opiate epidemic crisis in the United States, I’ll use […]
The “Opioid Epidemic” is becoming an all too familiar term
All drugs in the opioid class have similar effects to heroin. Other opioids include opium, morphine, oxycodone, OxyContin, hydrocodone, fentanyl, codeine and carfentanil. The effects of these drugs include pain relief, cough suppression, a false sense of well-being, drowsiness, constipation, difficulty concentrating, slowed breathing, and apathy. Like heroin, all these drugs can lead to physical […]
Overcoming Anger
Recovery isn’t a substance abuse problem alone; it is a heart problem that brings alongside it many other behaviors and emotions. Among other emotional problems, people struggling with addiction carry a lot of anger. Anger, much like substance abuse, numbs the heart from having feel. But for whatever short-term benefits it provides, it will lead […]
Addiction is a Stronghold; but What Does That Mean?
What is a stronghold? Does it have a valid context in the bible and can that be applied to addictions, problems and conflicts? In biblical times, strongholds were fortresses of protection used to hide from the enemy on the battlefield. A stronghold, therefore, represented a place of security from the oppressive elements of battle. In […]