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Atheism and drug addiction (view source)
Revision as of 01:26, February 17, 2023
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Research also indicates that teenagers who are involved in religious activities are half as likely to have substance abuse problems as those who are not. In addition, spirituality has been found to help teens overcome genetic tendencies for alcoholism, social pressure, and a family history of abuse.<ref>[http://www.christianpost.com/news/believers-consume-fewer-drugs-than-atheists-106266/ Believers Consume Fewer Drugs Than Atheists], ''Christian Post'', By Jim Denison, Christian Post Columnist, October 9, 2013|9:47 am</ref>}}
Research also indicates that teenagers who are involved in religious activities are half as likely to have substance abuse problems as those who are not. In addition, spirituality has been found to help teens overcome genetic tendencies for alcoholism, social pressure, and a family history of abuse.<ref>[http://www.christianpost.com/news/believers-consume-fewer-drugs-than-atheists-106266/ Believers Consume Fewer Drugs Than Atheists], ''Christian Post'', By Jim Denison, Christian Post Columnist, October 9, 2013|9:47 am</ref>}}
[[File:A24987~.jpg|thumbnail|center|400px|center|Many addicts engage in denialism. For example, cigarette addicts and alcoholics commonly say, "I can quit anytime I want".
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See also: [[Addiction and denialism]] and [[Atheism and deception]] ]]
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== Barna Group study: Atheists and beliefs about illegal drug use and excess alcohol use ==
== Barna Group study: Atheists and beliefs about illegal drug use and excess alcohol use ==