Why would anyone even think that an addict enjoyed being addicted? People with an addiction might enjoy the high for a while, but soon it becomes unbearable. We don’t make a decision with the intention of destroying ourselves-at least not at first.
No one wants to be grossly overweight due to excessive eating, or addicted to drugs, alcohol, nicotine, gambling etc. We don’t grow up thinking that we want to be an addict we actually think that it will never happen to us! We as addicts know what is right and want to do what is right; but for some reason we can’t seem to do it.
The apostle Paul wrote that “it was for freedom that Christ set us free” Gal. 5:1. God has set his children free, but many of us are not experiencing that freedom. We have the freedom of choice and that freedom of choice can lead us to a life free of addiction. In choosing a Christian treatment center we can live that free life again. We can change our path. I have a life beyond my wildest dreams now!
In going to a Christ centered treatment center we can learn to rely on God to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves. We can learn to trust in Him through prayer, meditation and time with other Christians. Working a 12 step program helpes me with all aspects of my life. My friends are people who truly love me for who I am not for who they want me to be. My family sees a softer side of me now. I enjoy life again. A New Life at Lakeview Health in Jacksonville, Florida can start us on the path to recovery.