Entries by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Three-Legged Stool

http://mormonchannel.org/12steps It takes time and effort to recover from addiction—there is no quick fix. In order to make a full recovery, your mind, body, and spirit each need changing and healing. Through the power of Jesus Christ, your entire being can be renewed. There is hope for a fresh start. If you or someone you […]

Adolescent Addiction

http://mormonchannel.org/12steps Did you know 95 percent of people addicted to substances started using before they were 20 years old? A part of the adult brain called the frontal lobe considers the risks and benefits before doing something. Because the frontal lobe is not fully formed until adulthood, teens’ reasoning abilities are not as strong. As […]

Why Is It so Hard To Quit?

http://mormonchannel.org/12steps Addiction changes the way your brain works and affects your ability to control impulses. That is one of the reasons quitting can seem so impossible. It is okay to make mistakes on the road to addiction recovery, as long as you commit to picking yourself up and moving forward each time. Through the power […]

Addiction Is Treatable

http://mormonchannel.org/12steps If you were diagnosed with a serious disease, wouldn’t you immediately seek treatment from experts? To overcome the disease of addiction, most people need treatment too. By putting your trust in God and getting professional guidance, you will find that addiction is treatable, no matter how impossible recovery may seem sometimes. If you or […]

Step 10: Daily Accountability – Adrienne’s Story about Cocaine Addiction Recovery

http://mormonchannel.org/12steps Adrienne kept her cocaine addiction secret from everyone, including her husband. When her habit threatened the lives of the medical patients she worked with, she decided to change, but she couldn’t do it alone. With the help of God and her husband, she continues to be honest with herself and stay accountable for her […]

Step 3: Trust in God – Sharon’s Story about Crystal Meth Addiction Recovery

http://mormonchannel.org/12steps At first, Sharon was addicted to staying thin. She thought small, seemingly harmless doses of crystal meth could help her lose a few pounds. Before she knew it, she was completely addicted to the drug. Her marriage and family relationships were crumbling, but she couldn’t stop and wondered if she actually wanted to. She […]

Step 8: Forgiveness – Larry’s Story about Drug Addiction Recovery

http://mormonchannel.org/12steps Larry’s drug addiction started when he was a teenager, following a troubled childhood. He decided to run away from his broken home and went 13 years without speaking to his father. His anger at his parents fueled his addictive behavior. Seeking forgiveness for himself and for others was key to his recovery. Step 8 […]

Step 12: Service – Erik’s Story about Drug Addiction Recovery

http://mormonchannel.org/12steps One night, Erik’s drug addiction led him to overdose and fall three stories from a building. Still recovering from his addiction and his fall, Erik knows that sharing what he has learned with others who need help is one of the most miraculous aspects of recovery. Step 12 – Service: Having had a spiritual […]