Was does a addict get out of it with the exception cigarettes that brings you nothing but death.A addict can stay in the moment there is no past there is no future there is just right now.With alcohol it works at first and then it all leaks in past and future causing the person to drink more to find that state of now.That's what they do chase that moment of bliss that keeps them in the moment with no past and no future.They are usually hiding from much deeper issues they don't want to think about or deal with.Its a sickness of the spirit where a person doesn't want to look back or more forward they are stuck by their addiction its what they want to stay in the moment..
@PGS11 if you or a friend has a problem drinking, I certainly will direct you to God and not mankind's rich doctors, they are in the area of Babylon, Egypt and Sodom's "get rich off sufferers" area. They charge a lot of money and force a person to stop drinking thru courts of law, they can't heal anyone is the truth, and all it causes is an eventual switching of addiction (which is re-direction the abused soul) or eventual strange behavior for a human. They certainly are charging a great deal of money, let's take a look, and from what I have seen it is actually the high value in the deceptive range:
"On average, outpatient rehab costs can range from $2,000 to $10,000, while inpatient rehab costs can be anywhere from $6,000 to $30,000 for a 30-day stay. While insurance can be a valuable resource for covering addiction rehab costs, it's important to know that seeking treatment is still possible without insurance." How Much Does Inpatient, Outpatient and Rehab Treatment Cost Without Insurance in Tennessee
God does not charge for healing people and also does not charge for providing them wisdom and knowledge. I am very suspicious of prohibition people that force control on others, controlling others by force and manipulation is a tactic of the followers of the devil. It is also led with hate. The bible gives direction for strong drink and wine, which are spoken of throughout the Old and New Testament. They certainly enjoyed that drink for all of the bible, some of the bible speaks out against it and most or the majority of it enjoyed those things.
People can surely become refrained from alcohol if engaging properly in a church under God the Father, Jesus the Christ and the Holy Ghost. I would very much dislike anyone attempting to say they cannot provide that for their children. That would be a form of blasphemy against God, he certainly is able to deliver his children from the hands of the devil and his angels and their man made followers.
There are however many forms of abused childhood and even into adulthood and that comes in many forms, and sometimes even comes from those who get a sick pleasure from abusing others, they call that sadistic abuse. You can often see it on their faces with a form of gluttonous facial expression or body language as if it makes them pleased. That certainly is a sign they are directed by a dark demon and also may suffer moments of possession. Those people are brought up from generation to generation while being abused, verbally, situationally, sexually and other physical forms of abuse. It is also spread throughout society in various ways from those people that never sought the Lord for healing. Improper raising of children is often the case I'm afraid. And I certainly did not see any better conduct amongst today's Christian communities as a whole. There certainly are good examples within churches, but I am afraid many do not even care to fix their problems and pass on their abusive conduct to peers and also their children and even adults, together with them, I'm afraid, are various disabled abused souls as well. They often pray on those who cannot defend themselves. Which is another topic of debate really in the evils of Democrats and promotion of gun control. Back on topic.
They call those people in that evil addiction "money making" industry "dry drunks". And they say that, because they have not been healed by God. There certainly should be a more appropriate term for them instead of shaming the responsible drinking area with the term "drunk" together with "dry". Perhaps it was already discussed in the bible as an afflicted soul. I certainly remember the abuses against Israel in captivity and also many bleeding heart "Psalm" messages of suffering and justice against those that promote evil and afflict others.
The proper direction for people that desire to be healed by either the "dry drunk" or excessive out of control drinking is to do the following:
1) Confess your sins and be baptized from a legitimate Christian church
2 )Confirmed to received the gift of the Holy Ghost by the Laying on of hands by priest and also pray that they receive his comforter and director or souls, the Holy Ghost is the messenger of The Father and Son and performs many functions as well
3)Receive the bread and wine of the new covenant
4) Begin and continue serving the Lord:
Baptism, Confirmation for the Hole Ghost & Sacrament
Honoring God
Obeying the Commandments
Praying
Reading Scriptures
Attending a Church
Serving Others in Charity
Proclaiming the Gospel
Etc...
I'm not even sure that "Doctor Bob and Mr Bill" 12 step program does anything good except create a stranger society. I have even seen attempts by churches to include that non sense in their organizations. I think good ol' fashion "Church" and "Religion" with faith enough to be healed certainly is a better solution. My investigation into AA and NA 12 step programs was that I did not see any proclaiming Jesus and confessing him to others for the promotion of salvation. Nor the promotion of Baptism, Confirmation of the Holy Ghost, Bread and Wine of the New Testament, and the continuing in Christianity for our own and others salvation. That certainly is a religious function. OK, enough said.
A note on what they call "dry drunk" syndrome. which may have never even drank in their entire lives or simply went to some illusive 12 step program that doesn't even promote the names or principles of God the Father, Jesus the Christ or the Holy Ghost.)
I did however in my lifetimes journey, and I will share the Wisdom God taught me regarding the subject, was that much eastern religions such as dragon worship and perhaps even idol worship were in those 12 step programs, recovery houses/business, and also psychology. Never once, while spending not only my money, but also the government insurance money, did I ever get the "God approved" program which included a proper sermon, and good service for me to perform. I never once saw them heal my soul. A lot of money made by the doctors and their staff.