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'''Addiction''' is a [[persistent]], compulsive, harmful activity. Addiction typically starts as a seemingly innocent pleasure, often seduced/initiated into by [[liberal]]s, only to consume and even destroy its victim.  Replace harmful habits with good alternatives.  [[Conservative values|Conservative/Christian values]] are an excellent way to combat addiction.<ref>See, e.g., [[Atheism and alcoholism]] and [[Atheism and drug addiction]],</ref> [[Gambling]], [[Unplug the NFL|football watching]], substance abuse, and [[video games]] can harm brain functions.<ref>[https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/addiction/what-is-addiction American Psychiatric Association]</ref>  '''''The [[Bible]] and [[prayer]] are the easiest ways to overcome every addiction - studying the Bible displaces addictive conduct'''''. The [[New Testament]] can be viewed as a handbook for overcoming every addiction, mentioning the Greek word for addiction ("adikia") 25 times. [[Psalms]] help too.

'''Addiction''' is a [[persistent]], compulsive, harmful activity. Addiction typically starts as a seemingly innocent pleasure, often seduced/initiated into by [[liberal]]s, only to consume and even destroy its victim.  Replace harmful habits with good alternatives.  [[Conservative values|Conservative/Christian values]] are an excellent way to combat addiction.<ref>See, e.g., [[Atheism and alcoholism]] and [[Atheism and drug addiction]],</ref> [[Gambling]], [[Unplug the NFL|football watching]], substance abuse, and [[video games]] can harm brain functions.<ref>[https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/addiction/what-is-addiction American Psychiatric Association]</ref>  '''''The [[Bible]] and [[prayer]] are the easiest ways to overcome every addiction - studying the Bible displaces addictive conduct'''''. The [[New Testament]] can be viewed as a handbook for overcoming every addiction, mentioning the Greek word for addiction ("adikia") 25 times. [[Psalms]] help too.

Everyone faces addiction, including [[obesity]] which renders 77% of [[American]]s aged 17-24 ineligible for the military.<ref>https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/only-23-of-americans-17-24-qualify-for-military-service/#:~:text=EL%20PASO%2C%20Texas%20(KTSM),to%20serve%20in%20the%20military.</ref>  "Two-thirds of [[U.S.]] adults have been impacted in some way by the nation’s substance use crisis."<ref>https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/majority-of-us-adults-say-addiction-has-affected-their-family-in-some-way-poll/ar-AA1fj74y</ref> '''''[[Conservative]] principles and activities are highly effective in overcoming addiction''''',<ref>For example, the conservative game of [[chess]] can be effective in overcoming pornography and substance abuse.</ref> while [[atheism]], [[libertarianism]], and [[Leftism]], are unlikely to help.  {{bible ref|Romans|1|29}} warns against all ''adikia'', meaning addiction.<ref>https://www.bibletools.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Lexicon.show/ID/G93/adikia.htm</ref> {{bible ref|1Corinthians|10|13}}: "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. [[God]] is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."

Everyone faces addiction, including [[obesity]] which renders 77% of [[American]]s aged 17-24 ineligible for the military.<ref>https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/only-23-of-americans-17-24-qualify-for-military-service/#:~:text=EL%20PASO%2C%20Texas%20(KTSM),to%20serve%20in%20the%20military.</ref>  "Two-thirds of [[U.S.]] adults have been impacted in some way by the nation’s substance use crisis."<ref>https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/majority-of-us-adults-say-addiction-has-affected-their-family-in-some-way-poll/ar-AA1fj74y</ref> '''''[[Conservative]] principles and activities are highly effective in overcoming addiction''''',<ref>For example, the conservative game of [[chess]] can be effective in overcoming pornography and substance abuse.</ref> while [[atheism]], [[libertarianism]], and [[Leftism]] are unlikely to help.  {{bible ref|Romans|1|29}} warns against all ''adikia'', meaning addiction.<ref>https://www.bibletools.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Lexicon.show/ID/G93/adikia.htm</ref> {{bible ref|1Corinthians|10|13}}: "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. [[God]] is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."

'''''The root of addiction is spiritual starvation and [[liberal]] [[deceit]]'''''; quenching the spiritual appetite and mocking liberal deceit can help.  So can healthy activities (e.g., studying the [[Bible]], attending religious services, mental and physical exercise, and [[conservative]] activism).

'''''The root of addiction is spiritual starvation and [[liberal]] [[deceit]]'''''; quenching the spiritual appetite and mocking liberal deceit can help.  So can healthy activities (e.g., studying the [[Bible]], attending religious services, mental and physical exercise, and [[conservative]] activism).

|[[Television]], including watching many [[NFL]] games.

|[[Television]], including watching many [[NFL]] games.

|causes dementia, according to at least one study; also wastes many hours each week in lost time, interferes with marriages, fosters [[emotional gambling]], and can lead to obesity and time away from [[God]]

|causes dementia, according to at least one study; also wastes many hours each week in lost time, interferes with marriages, fosters [[emotional gambling]], and can lead to obesity and time away from [[God]]

|[[unplug the NFL]]; mock how delusional some are in pretending that there is meaning in the outcome of senseless head-bashing [[NFL]] games; that many of its "fans" are actually [[gambling]] addicts who could be betting on any outcome of anything; recognize that the NFL is less honest and less merit-based than even professional wrestling; the NFL fleeces taxpayer of billions in subsidies; the NFL has become a [[Leftist]] tool to bully States against passing [[conservative]] legislation; and the NFL even discriminates against the best athletes (such as Herschel Walker) while over-hyping mediocre, unhealthy athletes.  Many observe a [[Satan|demonic]] aspect to professional football, particularly the much-promoted [[Super Bowl]]. ''See also [[Beating NFL addiction]]''.

|[[unplug the NFL]]; mock how delusional some are in pretending that there is meaning in the outcome of senseless head-bashing [[NFL]] games; that many of its "fans" are actually [[gambling]] addicts who could be betting on any outcome of anything; recognize that the NFL is less honest and less merit-based than even professional wrestling; the NFL fleeces taxpayers of billions in subsidies; the NFL has become a [[Leftist]] tool to bully States against passing [[conservative]] legislation; and the NFL even discriminates against the best athletes (such as Herschel Walker) while over-hyping mediocre, unhealthy athletes.  Many observe a [[Satan|demonic]] aspect to professional football, particularly the much-promoted [[Super Bowl]]. ''See also [[Beating NFL addiction]]''.

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|[[depression]]

|[[depression]]

|[[pornography]]

|[[pornography]]

|inherently fraudulent in concealing the deadly diseases and injuries caused; does to the mind what drugs do to the body, enslaving and destroying the mind; dehumanizing people to the level of dogs; degrades self-esteem; leads to horrific crimes

|inherently fraudulent in concealing the deadly diseases and injuries caused; does to the mind what drugs do to the body, enslaving and destroying the mind; dehumanizing people to the level of dogs; degrades self-esteem; leads to horrific crimes

|three approaches vanquish this addiction:  (1) recognize pornography as merely a disease-spreading charade on a fake movie set, (2) recognize the spiritual ecstasy in the [[Mark ending]] and elsewhere in the [[New Testament]], and (3) use healthy images, such as competitive [[chess]].  Pornographic images in the mind can be erased by associating them with nausea and repulsive images.  Pornographers are liberals who profit by exploiting weaker people, and by being deceitful in denying the actual pain and suffering they cause.  Supporting pornography means endorsing the [[liberal media]], and condoning exploitation by the media.  Like drugs, gambling and other addictions, pornography incites a demand for increasingly extreme versions. There are also online communities like NoFap which helps people struggling with pornography addiction.

|three approaches vanquish this addiction:  (1) recognize pornography as merely a disease-spreading charade on a fake movie set, (2) recognize the spiritual ecstasy in the [[Mark ending]] and elsewhere in the [[New Testament]], and (3) use healthy images, such as competitive [[chess]].  Pornographic images in the mind can be erased by associating them with nausea and repulsive images.  Pornographers are liberals who profit by exploiting weaker people, and by being deceitful in denying the actual pain and suffering they cause.  Supporting pornography means endorsing the [[liberal media]], and condoning exploitation by the media.  Like drugs, gambling and other addictions, pornography incites a demand for increasingly extreme versions. There are also online communities like NoFap which help people struggling with pornography addiction.

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|[[pharmaceutical]] addictions

|[[pharmaceutical]] addictions

* (c) using the substance more frequently or for longer periods than intended  

* (c) using the substance more frequently or for longer periods than intended  

* (d) long-standing desire or unsuccessful attempts to stop or reduce use  

* (d) long-standing desire or unsuccessful attempts to stop or reduce use  

* (e) considerable time spent using the substance, making efforts to acquire the substance, and or recovering from its effects  

* (e) considerable time spent using the substance, making efforts to acquire the substance, and/or recovering from its effects  

* (f) important activities are reduced or given up due to substance use

* (f) important activities are reduced or given up due to substance use

* (g) continued use despite related negative physical or psychological effects.   

* (g) continued use despite related negative physical or psychological effects.