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Episode 8: Is Addiction a Disease or Sin?
Episode 8: Is Addiction a Disease or Sin?
Episode 8: Is Addiction a Disease or Sin?
Tuesday 31st May 2022
ASAP Recovery debates whether addiction is a disease or sin, exploring its impact on recovery and personal accountability.
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Get the buttons here!Addiction: Disease or Sin? Unpacking the Debate
By giving the alcoholic this disease theory and presenting it as a disease fact, you've just given them something more fatal than any drink, drug or on the planet, and that is, you've given them an excuse to justify their continued behavior by saying I have a disease.
Ever wondered if addiction is a disease or something deeper? In this episode of ASAP Recovery, the hosts tackle this hot-button issue head-on. The disease theory of addiction is widely accepted in medical circles, but does it hold up when scrutinized through the lens of faith? This episode dives into the heart of this controversy, examining the difference between causation and correlation.
You'll hear a detailed discussion on how the disease theory might be creating a 'victim mentality' and even leading to addiction swapping. The hosts don't shy away from the tough questions, like how biblical teachings align—or clash—with modern views on addiction. They stress the importance of accountability and personal choices in the recovery journey. By the end, you'll also get an introduction to ASAP Recovery's Four Steps program: Absolute Surrender, Structure, Accountability, and Purpose.
This episode isn't just informative; it's a call to action for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is. Whether you're seeking answers or just curious about different perspectives, this episode offers a fresh take on a complex issue.