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Junmyeon was usually a patient man. Pragmatic and understanding. But now he was just hurt. It has been three weeks since he last saw Sehun. His funny and sassy Boyfriend? Lover? He didn’t even know. He could remember the exact moment where everything just fucked up. They had spent an awesome night. Dining with Chanyeol and his new boytoy Jongin has been surprisingly fun. Sehun had been a sassy little shit like always. It was turning Junmyeon on so badly. He knew now. He didn’t like his stupid friend, Chanyeol, who was denying his feelings all the way down. He knew that he loved? Sehun as much as he can love someone. He wasn’t supposed to get attached. He asked himself more than once where he messed up and literally fall in love with the younger boy. He didn’t know, it was just an evidence now. They had spent such a lovely night that Junmyeon confessed to Sehun. Maybe it has been too early. He wasn’t really experienced in confession and lovey dovey shit. It has been a challenge. He really thought that Sehun would do the same but he didn’t.
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{{See also|Miraculous catch of fish}}
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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.
  
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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."
  
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He just left without a word. Junmyeon didn’t do anything to make him stay. He just stayed still, without a word. He couldn’t even think straight. What the fuck just happened? Had he just been rejected? Well, apparently. But that wasn’t the worst.
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'''''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).
  
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!Addiction
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!Conservative help
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|[[obesity]]: overeating and poor diet
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|[[prayer]] can delay eating and curtail an over-appetite; notice how [[obesity]] shortens lifespan and causes many diseases, such as [[diabetes]] and even [[Alzheimer's disease|Alzheimer's]]; more than 2 out of every 5 adults are obese, and 1 out of every 5 kids.
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|notice the shorter lifespan of obese people; never eat out of boredom, when not hungry, or when stressed; use portion control, exercise before a meal and do not continue to eat until the stomach is completely full,<ref>According to [[Maimonides]] (Rambam) in Mishneh Torah, Hilchot De'ot Chapter 4, one should never eat until the stomach is completely full. Instead, stop eating when you are roughly three-quarters full (or about 25% below full capacity) to ensure proper digestion and avoid sickness. Overeating is considered a form of "poison" to the body.[https://torah.org/learning/mlife-ch4law18/] as well as exercising before a meal is a crucial health directive, often Maimonides summarizes that one should "exert himself until his body is warmed up" before eating.</ref> frugality for food, self-control, avoid drinking the entire bottle or eating an entire dessert, and adopt a "don't work, don't eat" [[work ethic]].  Fasting on Fridays in honor of [[Good Friday]] is a start.  [[Corn]] (without additives) is praised in the [[New Testament]] ([[KJV]]) and is a good low-[[carbohydrate|carb]] food for losing weight.<ref>Learning of the existence of corn in [[Egypt]] is even referenced by the [[Acts of the Apostles]] for why [[Jacob]] went there, see {{bibleref|Acts|7|12}}, and [[American Indians]] attributed corn to [[God]].</ref>  Eat less during [[Lent]] in honor of [[Christ]], and avoid fatty foods produced by [[liberal]] companies like Ben and Jerry's, [[AB InBev]] ([[beer]] is fattening), or associated with liberal countries like [[Canadian]] Bacon.  "Many studies show that drinking more water [but not in excess] may benefit weight loss and maintenance."<ref>https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/drinking-water-helps-with-weight-loss</ref> "And don’t stuff yourself; bridle your appetite." {{bibleref|Proverbs|23|2-3|version=MSG}}  Switching to a vegetable-based diet that attains the recommended 3,000 IUs daily in [[Vitamin A]] can reduce calories. '''''Spiritual starvation can be at the root of over-eating and [[obesity]]''''': "For life is more than food" {{bibleref|Luke|12|23}} ([[ESV]]). Crowd out food and other addictions with good habits.
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|media
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|wastes many hours weekly, or even daily; causes stress; distorts and misleads
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|recognize the facade of it; notice how it is declining, and how few people (particularly in younger demographics) actually read newspapers or follow the media; the average age of [[Fox News Channel]] is 68 years old, and much older for its evening talk shows.<ref>https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2550377/The-average-age-Fox-Viewers-68-majority-politically-conservative-white.html</ref>
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|[[Television]], including watching many [[NFL]] games.
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|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]]
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|[[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]]''.
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|[[depression]]
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|reduces quality of life, severely afflicts at least 10% of the population and a much higher percentage at least marginally; depression increases four-fold the risk of a heart attack; according to the [[CDC]], "More than 50% will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime. 1 in 5 [[American]]s will experience a mental illness in a given year."<ref>https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm#:~:text=Mental%20illnesses%20are%20among%20the,some%20point%20in%20their%20lifetime.&text=1%20in%205%20Americans%20will,illness%20in%20a%20given%20year.</ref>
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|recognize from the [[miraculous catch of fish]] that [[God's paradise]] is always very close with a small change in outlook; reject false [[atheist]]ic theories like [[evolution]] by recognizing the many [[counterexamples to evolution]], and break free of despondent habits like [[gambling]]; instead recognize the unlimited emotional and logical power of [[God]]; using the more precise translations of "[[paradise]]" for "[[Kingdom of God]]" and "[[infinite]] life" for "[[eternal life]]" in the [[Bible]] can help in outlook
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|[[anxiety]]
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|wastes time, harms health, and hinders productivity; an estimated 40% of adults and 20% of teenagers suffer from anxiety
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|recognition of [[infinity|infinite]] time overcomes most anxiety; as does [[faith]] and reason, including powerful concepts like [[falsifiability]], the [[Miraculous catch of fish]] that is always available by changing one's perspective, the [[Coase theorem]], [[pro-life]] principles, and recognition that [[Mystery:Does God Have a Sense of Humor?|God Has a Sense of Humor]].
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|[[video games]]
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|causes dropping out from school, violence, and health problems; this addiction is far worse than generally recognized, with the "Global Video Games Market to Reach $293.2 Billion by 2027."<ref>https://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-video-games-market-reach-104400018.html</ref>
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|[[liberals]] exploit teenagers with video games, turn them away from church and healthy relationships.  The antidote is to recognize that by playing you lose no matter what the game tells you.  Realize that [[video games]] are [[demonic]] in apparently inspiring and training many of the [[young mass murderers]].
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|[[marijuana]] and other drugs, also prescription drugs
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|undisclosed medical harms; deadly car crashes that kill innocent victims; entraps victims into the addiction; causes violent paranoia
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|conservative concept of slippery slope cautioning against "just trying something"; also, reject peer pressure and self-indulgence.  Some who have conquered drug addiction attribute developing a hobby such as [[chess]], where the consequences of one's choices are repeatedly reinforced, as being very helpful.
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<br>Marijuana is more harmful than even cigarettes, such as being linked to brain tumors, and even more harmful to others in second-hand smoke.
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|[[pornography]]
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|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
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|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.
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|[[pharmaceutical]] addictions
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|Pharmaceutical addictions to prescription medications such as [[oxycodone]] in most cases result from a blind faith in [[science]], medical doctors and technicians, and a rejection of God.  Many physicians, as a result of incentives provided by [[Big Pharma]], have ceased treating illness and focus on "pain management" with pharmaceutical prescription drugs.
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|"Trust in the [[Lord]] with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding." {{bibleref|Proverbs|3|5}}
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|[[gambling]]
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|1 in 6 [[American]]s are addicted to some form of gambling, and an estimated 2-4% of adults and 4-6% of teenagers are severely addicted.  Higher percentages, such as the 50% of Americans who buy lottery tickets, lose money from gambling.<ref>http://www.optumanswers.com/research/articles/gambling.shtml</ref>  Additional addictions, such as spectator football, are a form of [[emotional gambling]].  Gamblers have the highest suicide rate of all addictions.<ref>http://www.knoxnews.com/story/life/2017/10/06/gambling-addiction-psychological-root-las-vegas-killings/739059001/</ref>
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|gambling is inherently [[demon]]ic, and was part of the [[Crucifixion]] as [[Roman]]s gambled for [[Jesus]]'s clothing;<ref>"
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And they crucified him and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take." ({{bibleref|Mark|15|24}}, [[ESV]])</ref> State-run lotteries are government at its worst: expanding the revenue of government at the expense mostly of the poor; private gambling is often based on taxpayer subsidies or deceiving the public; the powerful concept of [[infinity]] helps put gambling into perspective as a meaningless waste of time.
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|[[alcohol]]
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|destroys the liver and causes tens of thousands of deadly car crashes annually; about 14 million Americans are [[alcoholism|alcoholics]]<ref>http://www.alcoholics-info.com/Statistics_on_Alcoholics.html</ref>
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|nearly all beer companies are supporters of the [[Left]]; recognize that a mere pint of beer wastes up to 10 gallons of scarce water, and dehydrates the drinker so that he needs more water too.  ''See [[beer water use]]''.  [[Mickey Mantle]], the greatest raw talent to play [[baseball]], was diminished by his alcoholism.
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|[[smoking]]
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|very difficult to stop once one starts; shortens lifespan, causes heart disease and numerous other problems
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|second-hand smoke interferes with others' rights and well-being; also, tobacco companies are supporters of [[liberal]] projects
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|[[stock market]]
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|wastes billions of hours each week, far more than the market is worth; also even professional stock traders advise against trying to "time the market" (i.e. trying to determine when the market has reached a new high or low, and investing or de-investing accordingly) as they admit even they—with all their powerful tools and understanding—cannot do so; recognize that much of the stock market is boosted by wasteful government spending, such as "stimulus" bills
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|stock market addiction can be conquered by recognizing that amid [[Logic of infinity#Infinite Wealth|infinite wealth]], which is merely having more money than one needs to survive (which is not much), there is no significance to increasing investment wealth further.  In addition, those who invest in the market typically make more money by spending less time following their investments.  Also, an implication of the [[Coase theorem]] is that the amount of one's assets, in the stock market or otherwise, is irrelevant to his productivity in society.
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|regret
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|unproductive waste of time, and can even harm one's physical health
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|regret is caused by arrogance and pride, and ignorance about unrecognized or unknowable reasons for and benefits of the past; regret is not "[[falsifiable]]", which is a powerful concept useful to defeat this addiction.  Regret is also a tool of the [[Devil]] to detract from seeking [[Christ]], and regret can be disobedience to [[God]]'s plan. [[Luke 9-16 (Translated)#9:62|Luke 9:62]] helps: And Jesus said to him, “No man who ploughs ahead but then looks back is fit for the [[Kingdom of God]].”
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|guilt
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|unproductive, but addictive for some people; false confessions to the police are more common than expected
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|religious confession, [[pro-life]] work, [[penance]], [[charity]], reading the [[Bible]], and [[faith]]
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|cutting
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|harming one's own skin by cutting is a type of addiction, described as [[demonic]] in {{bibleref|Mark|5|5}}
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|more than two dozen references to '''addiction''' are in the [[New Testament]] to help, but are often mistranslated as "unrighteous" or otherwise; the cutter in Mark 5:5 wanted help from [[God]] and overcame cutting through [[faith]].
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He has wanted to apologise to Sehun during a week or so. He called him every day. Leaving a vocal message, giving him rendez vous. They had to talk face to face. He excused so many times. And that is true. Junmyeon was sorry, sorry for having made things awkward like that. Sorry because it was obviously the worst timing ever. But Sehun never answer. Even Chanyeol didn’t know a thing. Even so Jongin was Sehun’s best friend it was like he didn’t say anything to anyone. That is where Suho started to get really sad. He wasn’t expecting such a reaction. From Sehun, who was being a coward or from himself, who had been getting attached so easily. The next two weeks had been the worst. Junmyeon didn’t want to do anything anymore. Working? He was already rich, that was just a pain in the ass. Going out with Chanyeol and Jongin? If it was to just be a witness of their intense happiness Junmyeon preferred to stay at home. Making out and returning home with pretty boys to fuck them until the sun down? He didn’t feel like it.
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== Other addictions ==
  
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Other additions include the consumption of caffeine and excessive internet use. Excessive internet use now extends to social media and mobile phones, where people compulsively check for notifications.
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* {{Continuous partial attention}}
  
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It has been torture. It had been the fourth week where Junmyeon started to feel anger. He was furious. Furious about the fact that for the first time of his life he had been honest with someone he loved and that they rejected him. Furious about himself for being such a miserable human being. Furious against Sehun, who played with his feelings, who was being once again a bratty little shit.
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== Addiction and denialism ==
  
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''See also:'' [[Addiction and denialism]]
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[[File:A24987~.jpg|thumbnail|right|300px|Many addicts engage in denialism. For example, cigarette addicts and alcoholics commonly say, "I can quit anytime I want".]]
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WebMD indicates about [[addiction and denialism]]:
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{{Cquote|An important first step in addressing addiction is to recognize and accept how alcohol and substance use are impacting your life. But if you’re in denial about whether your alcohol and substance use is actually unhealthy and causing you problems, it can prevent you from getting help...
  
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Junmyeon stopped going out. It has been days, he was just roaming around his apartment like a zombie. He was sitting on his couch with a glass of wine in his right hand the entire bottle on the left. His black shirt was almost completely unbuttoned because even if he was a zombie he was still an aesthetically pleasing one. His black and silky locks were a mess sticking to his forehead. He knew he was drunk. The name of the bottle was now a mess of letters. He was pretty sure he could speak french an hour ago. He was almost asleep when someone ringed. He gets up, grumpy, the bottle still in his hands. He was for sure not ready to see Sehun at his door.
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Denial is when someone ignores, downplays, or distorts reality. You may use denial as a way to protect yourself from having to see, deal with, or accept the truth about what’s happening in your life.
  
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People who overuse alcohol and drugs tend to have a hard time dealing with their emotions. You may rely on alcohol and drugs to help you escape from your feelings. Denial is another way to ignore problems.
  
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« What? Jun? What.. -What the fuck are you doing here? -Jongin… He told me to come to discuss here. You are not with Chan, on his trip? You weren’t supposed to be there… -What the…. I wasn’t supposed to be there… This is still my fucking house! -I am gonna leave.. -Oh the hell no you are not! Come the hell inside! »
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When someone with a substance use or alcohol use disorder is in denial, it doesn’t mean they can’t see the way they’re using alcohol and drugs. They may instead see drugs and alcohol as an escape from their problems.
  
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...staying in denial is harmful because it prevents you from seeking help or addressing a situation.
  
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Junmyeon was furious. It must have reflected on his face because Sehun do just as he said. It was probably the first time Sehun obey him like that. He hoped it would keep going.
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Addiction can be a never-ending cycle because addictive substances are both the comfort and the problem for the person who is addicted to them.
  
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In most cases, someone who relies on alcohol and drugs will continue to be in denial about their addiction until their problems become impossible to ignore. This could happen in the form of an overdose or other major health event, legal trouble, or relationship strain or loss.<ref>[https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/addiction-what-is-denial Addiction: What Is Denial?]</ref>}}
  
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« Where the hell were you? It’s been a fucking month. I called you so many fucking times! I’ve been waiting for you to answer »
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=== Conservative/Christian values and overcoming addiction and denialism ===
  
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In order to solve an addiction problem, one must admit one has a problem. Jesus said, "...the truth will set one free." (John 8:32).
  
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Sehun said nothing. He was perfect, almost exactly like Junmyeon remembered. His silky platinum blond hair was styled in a way that some stroke of hair was falling on his forehead. He wasn’t wearing his black fitting suit, but a big coat with a fluffy hood. He looked tired and had he lose weight?
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== Religion, conservative power over addiction ==
  
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''See also:'' [[Religion/irreligion, self-control and addiction]]
  
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« I can accept a fucking ton of things. I’ve been such a patient person with you… You know that normally I don’t do patience, not with my boyfriends. »
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Many addictions are promoted through the media, but [[conservative]] principles promote a healthy skepticism of the [[liberal media]]. The media do not exist to help anyone, but exist to make money for themselves and to promote a harmful [[liberal]] agenda.  Without the media, [[gambling]] in lotteries would almost disappear, for example.  In addition, lotteries are run by the government and much of the proceeds go to the government, which is not something conservatives support.  [[NFL]] games would require going to the stadiums, paying a fortune for tickets, and freezing in the stands before becoming addicted to them.
  
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Many approaches to addiction are entirely defensive in trying to resist the tendencies.  But as in [[chess]], an offensive strategy is as important as a defensive one.  Developing positive habits and hobbies can be very effective in overcoming negative ones.
  
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Sehun was just looking at Junmyeon. His face was blank, but it was sehun, and except a cocky grin it was the only expression Junmyeon has ever seen from him. Junmyeon was now walking toward the young man. He wasn’t sad anymore, he was just furious. « You don’t know what you've done to me, ohhhh Sehun why did you come, you just made things even more complicated… » Sehun gulped. But before losing his composure, he turned around and started walking toward the living room.
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For more information, please see: [[Religion/irreligion, self-control and addiction]]
  
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== History ==
  
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« What! Running away from me again! » Junmyeon enter the living room, seeing Sehun standing still in the middle of the room. He was staring at the mess. Ah yeah the mess. « What have you done… » Junmyeon raised his brow. « None of your business. Tell me why you leave and get the hell out of here. » Wait Junmyeon said he was a patient person? Pragmatic and stuff? No, he wasn’t. Even at work he was a bitch, the only thing saving him was that he was the best at his job. In his personal life, it was the same. A lot of people worshipping his money and not a lot of friends. Chanyeol and Kyungsoo were what could be considered hise fiends. His love life had always been a mess. He never fell in love before. Before. Because now the man he was in love with was in his living room after three weeks of silence and Junmyeon was angry.
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Historically the term '''addiction''' was defined in terms of physically measurable symptoms of repeated drug use, such as tolerance (more drugs for the same effect) or withdrawal symptoms (illness caused by stopping use). Habituation referred to drug use that was psychologically habit-forming, but not necessarily physically addicting.
  
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In the past 20 years, doctors have reversed the meaning of these words. Habituation now refers to using a drug that causes physical withdrawal symptoms. Addiction has become a term that refers to compulsive behavior that continues in spite of adverse consequences.
  
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« Stop fucking playing Jun… What the hell have you been doing… »
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A consequence of these new definitions is that it is impossible to be addicted to a drug like Ritalin or Prozac if it is prescribed. It is not compulsive behavior if used as prescribed, and it is not adverse if a physician says that it is beneficial. It is also impossible to have a "crack baby" or a "meth-addicted baby."<ref>http://www.jointogether.org/news/yourturn/commentary/2005/meth-science-not-stigma-open.html</ref> It also means that a marijuana smoker is not necessarily addicted. If he likes what he is doing and is able to function, then these experts would say that he is not addicted no matter how much marijuana he consumes.
  
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More recently the definition has been expanded to include almost any type of compulsive and potentially self-destructive activity.
  
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Junmyeon didn’t even hesitated.
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Examples of addictive drugs include:  [[Heroin]], [[cocaine]], [[alcohol]], and [[nicotine]].
  
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Examples of addictive behaviors include: work - work addiction, using the internet - internet addiction, excessive interest in sex - [[sex addiction]].
  
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« I’ve been waiting for you.»
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== Psychiatric diagnosis ==
  
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The American Psychiatric Association lists two related diagnoses:  substance dependence and substance abuse.  To meet the criteria for a diagnosis of substance dependence, at least three of the following symptoms must occur in the same 1-year period: 
  
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It sounded way less pathetic in his head. But he discovered a new part of the spectrum that is Oh Sehun emotions. He was surprised and a bit sad, and was it blush on his cheeks… Junmyeon couldn’t take it anymore. He came closer to Sehun. He was way taller than Junmyeon but it had never bothered the older man. He always thought it was pretty sexy.
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* (a) tolerance (larger doses of the substance are needed to produce the same effect)
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* (b) withdrawal during periods of non-use
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* (c) using the substance more frequently or for longer periods than intended
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* (d) long-standing desire or unsuccessful attempts to stop or reduce use
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* (e) considerable time spent using the substance, making efforts to acquire the substance, and or recovering from its effects
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* (f) important activities are reduced or given up due to substance use
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* (g) continued use despite related negative physical or psychological effects.
  
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A substance abuse diagnosis is given when one or more of the following symptoms occur during a 1-year period: 
  
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* (a) substance use leads to failure to fulfill important responsibilities
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* (b) substance use in situations where it is dangerous
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* (c) chronic legal problems stemming from substance use
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* (d) using despite related relationship problems<ref>American Psychiatric Association (1994). ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV''.  Washington, DC:  American Psychiatric Association.</ref>
  
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== Loneliness ==
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[[Image:Desperation_man.jpg‎ |thumb|225px|right|[[Loneliness]] has been linked to many physical and mental health problems.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Gammon, Katherine (March 2, 2012).  [http://www.livescience.com/18800-loneliness-health-problems.html "Why loneliness can be deadly"].  Live Science website.
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*Booth, Robert (October 12, 2014).  "Number of severely lonely men over 50 set to rise to 1m in 15 years", ''The Guardian''.</ref>  ]]
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''See also:'' [[Loneliness]]
  
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Addiction is often associated with [[loneliness]] or a lack of connection to others, which was illustrated in two experiments. In the first, it was found that a rat placed in a cage with normal water and drugged water (usually cocaine or heroin) would become obsessed with the drugged water. Professor Bruce Alexander, however, tried placing many rats in idyllic conditions with many other rats and, when given a choice of water, these rats would mostly choose the normal water. This showed that addiction is more related to the bonds around use rather than the substance itself. Thus loneliness coping is necessary for addiction recovery, and the path out of unhealthy bonds is to form healthy ones.
  
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His voice was soft, almost sad, and Sehun seemed to soften a little.
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We must forget about ourselves and serve others, watch over others as a [[shepherd]] watches over [[sheep]]. [[Loneliness]] is caused in part by thinking only of ourselves.<ref>http://newlifehabits.com/2007/08/13/using-prisoner-of-war-methods-to-cope-with-addiction-captivity/</ref>
  
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=== Atheism and loneliness ===
  
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« I am not playing anymore… »
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See: [[Atheism and loneliness]]
  
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== Atheism and drug addiction ==
  
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Sehun gulped again. What the fuck happened to Junmyeon. He was lowkey scarring him right now. « If only you had a bit of esteem for me… A fucking call, even a text, just to tell me that everything was over. But no. You just said nothing. »
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''See also:'' [[Atheism and drug addiction]]
  
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[[File:Powder meth foil small.jpg|thumbnail|200px|right|Studies indicate that religious individuals are less likely to engage in illegal drug use than atheists/nonreligious.<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><ref>[https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/10/131003093041.htm Believers consume fewer drugs than atheists], Science Daily, Date:October 3, 2013, Source: Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Foerderung der wissenschaftlichen Forschung]</ref><ref>Multiple references:
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*McCullough, Michael E. and Willoughby, Brian L. B. (January 2009).  [http://www.psy.miami.edu/faculty/mmccullough/Papers/Relig_self_control_bulletin.pdf "Religion, self-regulation, and self-control: associations, explanations, and implications"] ''Psychological Bulletin'', vol. 135, no. 1, pp. 69-93.  Retrieved from the University of Miami Department of Psychology website on September 10, 2014.
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*Alternate source of abstract: [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19210054 "Religion, self-regulation, and self-control: associations, explanations, and implications" [abstract&#93;].  Retrieved from PubMed.gov on September 10, 2014.</ref> ]]
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According to ''Science Daily'':
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{{cquote|Young [[Switzerland|Swiss]] men who say that they believe in [[God]] are less likely to smoke [[cigarette]]s or [[Marijuana|pot]] or take [[Ecstasy|ecstasy pills]] than Swiss men of the same age group who describe themselves as [[Atheism|atheists]]. Belief is a protective factor against addictive behaviour. This is the conclusion reached by a study funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation.
  
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Sehun understood. But he needed this time alone. He didn’t want to end their relationship before he had had time to think about it. Saying that Junmyeon’s confession had surprised him would be an understatement. He needed to leave. But he knew that he had done every thing wrong. But now he knew. His feelings, he was ready. He wanted to talk to Jongin about that and find a way to talk to Junmyeon after that. He wasn’t ready to see Junmyeon. The shock had been so strong. Junmyeon… Sehun couldn’t explain what he was doing to make him feel this way. When his look crossed the one of the shortest man, he had lost it. Junmyeon was a mess, a mess with angry and dark eyes, rock hard abs peeking through his unbuttoned dress shirt, red lips that were asking to be kissed. But he was also thinner than a month ago, his eyes were tired, he was visibly drunk… Sehun wasn't sure he could handle it.
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[[Karl Marx]] said that religion was the opium of the people. New figures now suggest that religion plays a role in preventing substance misuse. A research team led by Gerhard Gmel from Lausanne University Hospital has shown in the journal Substance Use & Misuse that, in Switzerland, fewer religious young men consume addictive substances than men of their age group who are agnostics or atheists.
  
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At the army recruitment centre For their study on substance use in Switzerland, Gmel and his colleagues interviewed almost twenty-year-old men at army recruitment centres in Lausanne, Windisch and Mels between August 2010 and November 2011. The researchers have now evaluated the 5387 questionnaires completed by the young men. Based on the responses, the scientists split the young men into five groups: the "religious" believe in God and attend church services, the "spiritual" believe in a higher power, but do not practice any religion, the "unsure" do not know what to believe about God, the "agnostics" assume that no-one can know whether there is a God or not, and the "atheists" do not believe in God.<ref>[https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/10/131003093041.htm Believers consume fewer drugs than atheists], Science Daily, Date:October 3, 2013, Source: Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Foerderung der wissenschaftlichen Forschung]</ref>}}
  
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« I needed time… -And you know what I needed… A GODDAMN ANSWER!WAS THAT TOO MUCH! »
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== See also ==
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*[[Addiction etymology]]
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*[[Dante's Inferno]] - the third circle of Hell punishes gluttony
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*[[Habit]]
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*[[Self-control]]
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*[[Will (psychology)]] (Willpower)
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*[[Self-regulation]]
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*[[Escapism]]
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*[[Alcoholics Anonymous]]
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*[[Atheism and drug addiction]]
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*[[Opioid epidemic]]
  
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==References==
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Sehun was taken aback when he felt a strong hold on his wrist. Junmyeon dragged him further into the apartment and Sehun knew where he was heading. To the bedroom. Sehun took a deep breath. When they enter the bedroom Sehun was shook. The bedroom was intact, everything was clean, neat. Have he sleep there ? Or did he sleep elsewhere?…
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Junmyeon leaned on Sehun. His hot breath tickling him, sending shivers in his entire body.
 
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« Baby boy you have no idea of what I am going to do to you… »
 
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Sehun knew what liked Junmyeon in bed. He wasn’t like Jongin. The entire daddy kink wasn’t his stuff. He wasn’t an obedient baby.
 
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« What the fuck is wrong with you.. -Always such a disobedient brat. Baby boy. You don’t understand what is gonna happen. »
 
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Sehun shivered at his words.
 
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« I know you are pissed, but we need to talk… Stop being all daddy and shit with me… »
 
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Sehun knew he’d gone to far.
 
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« Who do you think you are hmm? Leaving me like this. Without a fucking news for weeks… You think I am pissed, oh Baby boy you have no idea. Daddy is gonna punish you so badly. Your ass is gonna remember this for week. »
 
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Sehun felt Junmyeon lips. He was so hungry. He was so aggressive. He was biting his lips, pushing his tongue so violently into his mouth.
 
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Junmyeon laughed.
 
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« Jun? Hmm? Who do you think you are? I am not Jun or Junmyeon to you. I am not sure if you deserve to call my name. »
 
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Junmyeon licked his lips, Sehun watching as he was slowly falling apart.
 
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« Don’t touch me, Junmyeon. » Sehun looked surprised, eyes wide. Junmyeon had never been like this.
 
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Junmyeon moved closer, pushing him against the mattress and placing his hands on either side of the taller boy’s torso.
 
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“Isn’t that exactly what you want though, baby? You want my hands on your body, don’t you? My tongue on your neck, my cock…” Junmyeon chuckled,
 
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Junmyeon mouth quickly connected with Sehun’s again, bodies moving against each other in perfect rhythm. Sehun hands tugged at the older boy’s hair in defiance while Junmyeon tongue fought for dominance in the heat of the kiss.
 
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Junmyeon's hands found Sehun’s hips, holding him against his growing cock.
 
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“I could feel you are missing me, baby… Feel you are missing my taste, my touch,” Junmyeon mumbled.
 
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Sehun's let out a soft whimper of despair. He wanted to fight. To resist. He knew it was too late.
 
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He tugged at the older boy’s shirt, cueing him to take it off. The gunman was one of the most beautiful people inthe world. And Sehun was best friend with Kim Jongin. But Jun had this thing. In addition, of his killer body. A thing that melted every barrier Sehun had always kept up. Junmyeon finally throw away his shirt, pressing his body even closer. Sehun was suffocating. It was too much. He was gonna die. Junmyeon almost ripped off Sehun’s shirt. He was staring at him with so much passion.
 
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He started to trace the curve of his torso with the tip of his finger.
 
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« What a beautiful baby. Taking care of yourself so much hmm. Such a firm chest. And that slim waist. I have the prettiest baby in the world right? Making all the other daddy so jealous…
 
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It was so wrong. So unlike him. Why? What Junmyeon was doing to him? Junmyeon's face lit up with excitement.
 
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"Oh, baby.. Someone’s been naughty.. Liking the praise isn't you?” Junmyeon finished removing Sehun’s jeans and threw them aside, focused on the black boxer in front of him. “Mhm…”
 
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Junmyeon ruffled the fabric between his fingers and moved up to kiss Sehun, brushing his lips against the tanned abdomen on his way up.
 
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He kissed at the submissive boy’s jaw, making sure to leave his mark where anyone could see it. He wanted everyone to know that Sehun was his, all his. His to kiss, to touch, to love, to fuck… Lost in thought and motion, Junmyeon hadn’t noticed that Sehun was whimpering and desperately trying to touch him. Junmyeon pulled away. He smirked, kneeling down in front of Sehun’s legs. Sehunlet go a cry of surprise. He was now facing the Junmyeon ruffled the fabric between his fingers and moved up to kiss Sehun, brushing his lips against the tanned abdomen on his way up.
 
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He kissed at the submissive boy’s jaw, making sure to leave his mark where anyone could see it. He wanted everyone to know that Sehun was his, all his. His to kiss, to touch, to love, to fuck…
 
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Lost in thought and motion, Junmyeon hadn’t noticed that Sehun was whimpering and desperately trying to touch him. Junmyeon pulled away. He smirked, kneeling down in front of Sehun’s legs. Sehunlet go a cry of surprise. He was now facing the mattress, his face buried into the pillow. Junmyeon was staring at him. Sehun could feel it. His gaze was so intense it was piercing his skin. « Sehun… » Junmyeon sounded shocked. Sehun lifted his head a bit to see Junmyeon face.
 
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The gentle caresses soon turned to rough little scratches. The underwear didn’t last long. Soon Junmyeon mouth was on him again.
 
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« You have no idea Baby what it has been. During all those weeks. All alone. I tried to forget you hmm. I tried to fuck other boys, but.. They weren’t you »
 
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Sehun's heart swelled in pain. Junmyeon just continue to explore his body.
 
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“Those hickeys won’t last forever, sweetheart… But I’m just making sure I leave my mark,” Junmyeon replied calmly and slowly.
 
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“Oh my god, Jun…Please…” Sehun’s hips were moving desperately, his cock aching for the slightest touch. Junmyeon’s eye’s lit up. He quickly moved up to the other boy’s face and whispered, “Say it again, baby.”
 
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“F-fuck…Please!” Junmyeon’s strong arms pulled Sehun closer to him by the hips, leaving his ass up in the air.
 
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Junmyeon quickly removed his own jeans and boxers and moaned as he looked up to see the delicious-looking boy in front of him. He hastily slicked his fingers with lube, then leaned down and spit some onto the tight ring of muscle in front of him. His fingertips gently swirled around, making the boy cried.
 
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Junmyeon obliged without any hesitation, pushing his middle finger inside the younger boy and pumping it teasingly. His gaze remained on the submissive boy laid out in front of him, a desperate look on his face.Not satisfied, Junmyeon added another finger in a search for Sehun’s moans. As he curled his fingers, his wish was granted. Sehun’s eyes widened, a moan escaping hip swollen lips.
 
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Junmyeon smirked. “You’re just so needy, aren’t you, baby?” Sehun nodded in agreement, his mind floating as the shorter man’s fingers pumped faster and faster.
 
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His cock began to twitch and Junmyeon pulled away, not wanting him to cum yet. “Jun!!” Sehun whined breathlessly, sweat across his chest and stomach. Junmyeon just chuckled, but he did as he was told. He couldn’t restrain himself and let out a soft groan as he pushed his member inside of Sehun. Sehun push his ass higher, resting his face deeper into the pillow, moaning with relief and pleasure. “Oh, Daddy.. So big…" Sehun mumbled.
 
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Junmyeon moaned at that. Sehun was there. He was there. He wasn't gone anymore. His thought was interrupted by the tightening around his cock, Sehun clenching his muscles around the thick length inside him. "Sehun, baby boy…” He moaned. His hips found a rhythm, rough and high tempo with sloppy groans in between. Shuns eyes were as wide as can be, his fingers intertwined with the sheets, mouth wide and breathing rough.
 
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were puffy and swollen from all the biting and tears began to well in the corners of his eyes, the pleasure rocking through him like tidal waves. He let go a high pitch moan when his daddy suddenly turned him around. He was now facing Junmyeon. That was so much better. Junmyeon was glorious. All sweaty and tensed and he looked like he was having pleasure. Because of him. Sehun was making Junmyeon felt good.
 
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Junmyeon's hands wrapped around the boy’s cock, flicking the pre-cum over the tip with his thumb. Now the tears were really feeling, his grip tightening on the sheets. “Daddy.. harder, please! Make me sorry, Daddy!” Sehun moaned out. “Oh, baby boy..” Junmyeon's hips moved faster, his hand following the new pace…
 
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“Yours… All yours Daddy, always yours…” he started to actually cry now, sniffing and moaning as he went.
 
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“My little baby… My naughty fucking baby… Always so cocky. Always being disobedient. Never listening to me.”
 
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“Gonna cum, Daddy… Gonna cum on your hand, Daddy…Please… I need to so so so bad.”
 
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Sehun moaned deeply.
 
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« I love you Sehun. I love you so much. I’ve been waiting for it. You. I love you! » Shan threw his head in ecstasy. Love me please love me. He came all over Junmyeon’s hand and his own abdomen as reached his highest. Junmyeon didn’t let up, though, continuing to pump the boy’s sensitive cock as he desperately searched for the release he so desperately needed. But seeing his baby like that. So fucked up. A mess. He was so pretty. So perfect. “Daddy… Please, i-it hurts… it’s too sensitive..” Sehun whined. Junmyeon's eyes rolled back and his head followed, tightening his hand on the messy boy before him. He let out a loud groan as he felt himself cum, a train of mumbled profanities following.
 
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“Oh my fucking god, yes! Oh yes, Sehun… Baby boy… Shit! You’re so fucking tight…”
 
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Junmyeon didn’t know how to explain what just happened. He just fucked Sehun. He has been dreaming of it since he met the boy. And it had happened. And it has been glorious. He knew that they should talk. They should discuss their relationship. But now Sehun was lying on his bed. Snuggling into his chest. Breathing slowly, almost asleep. And Junmyeon had not been this happy in a while. This can wait for tomorrow.
 

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See also: Miraculous catch of fish

Addiction is a persistent, compulsive, harmful activity. Addiction typically starts as a seemingly innocent pleasure, often seduced/initiated into by liberals, only to consume and even destroy its victim. Replace harmful habits with good alternatives. Conservative/Christian values are an excellent way to combat addiction.[1] Gambling, football watching, substance abuse, and video games can harm brain functions.[2] 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 Americans aged 17-24 ineligible for the military.[3] "Two-thirds of U.S. adults have been impacted in some way by the nation’s substance use crisis."[4] Conservative principles and activities are highly effective in overcoming addiction,[5] while atheism, libertarianism, and Leftism, are unlikely to help. Romans 1:29 warns against all adikia, meaning addiction.[6] 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).

Addiction Comment Conservative help
obesity: overeating and poor diet prayer can delay eating and curtail an over-appetite; notice how obesity shortens lifespan and causes many diseases, such as diabetes and even Alzheimer's; more than 2 out of every 5 adults are obese, and 1 out of every 5 kids. notice the shorter lifespan of obese people; never eat out of boredom, when not hungry, or when stressed; use portion control, exercise before a meal and do not continue to eat until the stomach is completely full,[7] frugality for food, self-control, avoid drinking the entire bottle or eating an entire dessert, and adopt a "don't work, don't eat" work ethic. Fasting on Fridays in honor of Good Friday is a start. Corn (without additives) is praised in the New Testament (KJV) and is a good low-carb food for losing weight.[8] Eat less during Lent in honor of Christ, and avoid fatty foods produced by liberal companies like Ben and Jerry's, AB InBev (beer is fattening), or associated with liberal countries like Canadian Bacon. "Many studies show that drinking more water [but not in excess] may benefit weight loss and maintenance."[9] "And don’t stuff yourself; bridle your appetite." Proverbs 23:2-3 (MSG) Switching to a vegetable-based diet that attains the recommended 3,000 IUs daily in Vitamin A can reduce calories. Spiritual starvation can be at the root of over-eating and obesity: "For life is more than food" Luke 12:23 (ESV). Crowd out food and other addictions with good habits.
media wastes many hours weekly, or even daily; causes stress; distorts and misleads recognize the facade of it; notice how it is declining, and how few people (particularly in younger demographics) actually read newspapers or follow the media; the average age of Fox News Channel is 68 years old, and much older for its evening talk shows.[10]
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 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 demonic aspect to professional football, particularly the much-promoted Super Bowl. See also Beating NFL addiction.
depression reduces quality of life, severely afflicts at least 10% of the population and a much higher percentage at least marginally; depression increases four-fold the risk of a heart attack; according to the CDC, "More than 50% will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime. 1 in 5 Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year."[11] recognize from the miraculous catch of fish that God's paradise is always very close with a small change in outlook; reject false atheistic theories like evolution by recognizing the many counterexamples to evolution, and break free of despondent habits like gambling; instead recognize the unlimited emotional and logical power of God; using the more precise translations of "paradise" for "Kingdom of God" and "infinite life" for "eternal life" in the Bible can help in outlook
anxiety wastes time, harms health, and hinders productivity; an estimated 40% of adults and 20% of teenagers suffer from anxiety recognition of infinite time overcomes most anxiety; as does faith and reason, including powerful concepts like falsifiability, the Miraculous catch of fish that is always available by changing one's perspective, the Coase theorem, pro-life principles, and recognition that God Has a Sense of Humor.
video games causes dropping out from school, violence, and health problems; this addiction is far worse than generally recognized, with the "Global Video Games Market to Reach $293.2 Billion by 2027."[12] liberals exploit teenagers with video games, turn them away from church and healthy relationships. The antidote is to recognize that by playing you lose no matter what the game tells you. Realize that video games are demonic in apparently inspiring and training many of the young mass murderers.
marijuana and other drugs, also prescription drugs undisclosed medical harms; deadly car crashes that kill innocent victims; entraps victims into the addiction; causes violent paranoia conservative concept of slippery slope cautioning against "just trying something"; also, reject peer pressure and self-indulgence. Some who have conquered drug addiction attribute developing a hobby such as chess, where the consequences of one's choices are repeatedly reinforced, as being very helpful.


Marijuana is more harmful than even cigarettes, such as being linked to brain tumors, and even more harmful to others in second-hand smoke.

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 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.
pharmaceutical addictions Pharmaceutical addictions to prescription medications such as oxycodone in most cases result from a blind faith in science, medical doctors and technicians, and a rejection of God. Many physicians, as a result of incentives provided by Big Pharma, have ceased treating illness and focus on "pain management" with pharmaceutical prescription drugs. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding." Proverbs 3:5
gambling 1 in 6 Americans are addicted to some form of gambling, and an estimated 2-4% of adults and 4-6% of teenagers are severely addicted. Higher percentages, such as the 50% of Americans who buy lottery tickets, lose money from gambling.[13] Additional addictions, such as spectator football, are a form of emotional gambling. Gamblers have the highest suicide rate of all addictions.[14] gambling is inherently demonic, and was part of the Crucifixion as Romans gambled for Jesus's clothing;[15] State-run lotteries are government at its worst: expanding the revenue of government at the expense mostly of the poor; private gambling is often based on taxpayer subsidies or deceiving the public; the powerful concept of infinity helps put gambling into perspective as a meaningless waste of time.
alcohol destroys the liver and causes tens of thousands of deadly car crashes annually; about 14 million Americans are alcoholics[16] nearly all beer companies are supporters of the Left; recognize that a mere pint of beer wastes up to 10 gallons of scarce water, and dehydrates the drinker so that he needs more water too. See beer water use. Mickey Mantle, the greatest raw talent to play baseball, was diminished by his alcoholism.
smoking very difficult to stop once one starts; shortens lifespan, causes heart disease and numerous other problems second-hand smoke interferes with others' rights and well-being; also, tobacco companies are supporters of liberal projects
stock market wastes billions of hours each week, far more than the market is worth; also even professional stock traders advise against trying to "time the market" (i.e. trying to determine when the market has reached a new high or low, and investing or de-investing accordingly) as they admit even they—with all their powerful tools and understanding—cannot do so; recognize that much of the stock market is boosted by wasteful government spending, such as "stimulus" bills stock market addiction can be conquered by recognizing that amid infinite wealth, which is merely having more money than one needs to survive (which is not much), there is no significance to increasing investment wealth further. In addition, those who invest in the market typically make more money by spending less time following their investments. Also, an implication of the Coase theorem is that the amount of one's assets, in the stock market or otherwise, is irrelevant to his productivity in society.
regret unproductive waste of time, and can even harm one's physical health regret is caused by arrogance and pride, and ignorance about unrecognized or unknowable reasons for and benefits of the past; regret is not "falsifiable", which is a powerful concept useful to defeat this addiction. Regret is also a tool of the Devil to detract from seeking Christ, and regret can be disobedience to God's plan. Luke 9:62 helps: And Jesus said to him, “No man who ploughs ahead but then looks back is fit for the Kingdom of God.”
guilt unproductive, but addictive for some people; false confessions to the police are more common than expected religious confession, pro-life work, penance, charity, reading the Bible, and faith
cutting harming one's own skin by cutting is a type of addiction, described as demonic in Mark 5:5 more than two dozen references to addiction are in the New Testament to help, but are often mistranslated as "unrighteous" or otherwise; the cutter in Mark 5:5 wanted help from God and overcame cutting through faith.

Other addictions

Other additions include the consumption of caffeine and excessive internet use. Excessive internet use now extends to social media and mobile phones, where people compulsively check for notifications.

  • There is growing concern that as well as addicting users, technology is contributing toward so-called “continuous partial attention”, severely limiting people’s ability to focus, and possibly lowering IQ. One recent study showed that the mere presence of smartphones damages cognitive capacity – even when the device is turned off. “Everyone is distracted,” Rosenstein says. “All of the time.” [2]

Addiction and denialism

See also: Addiction and denialism

Many addicts engage in denialism. For example, cigarette addicts and alcoholics commonly say, "I can quit anytime I want".

WebMD indicates about addiction and denialism:

“ An important first step in addressing addiction is to recognize and accept how alcohol and substance use are impacting your life. But if you’re in denial about whether your alcohol and substance use is actually unhealthy and causing you problems, it can prevent you from getting help...

Denial is when someone ignores, downplays, or distorts reality. You may use denial as a way to protect yourself from having to see, deal with, or accept the truth about what’s happening in your life.

People who overuse alcohol and drugs tend to have a hard time dealing with their emotions. You may rely on alcohol and drugs to help you escape from your feelings. Denial is another way to ignore problems.

When someone with a substance use or alcohol use disorder is in denial, it doesn’t mean they can’t see the way they’re using alcohol and drugs. They may instead see drugs and alcohol as an escape from their problems.

...staying in denial is harmful because it prevents you from seeking help or addressing a situation.

Addiction can be a never-ending cycle because addictive substances are both the comfort and the problem for the person who is addicted to them.

In most cases, someone who relies on alcohol and drugs will continue to be in denial about their addiction until their problems become impossible to ignore. This could happen in the form of an overdose or other major health event, legal trouble, or relationship strain or loss.[17]

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Conservative/Christian values and overcoming addiction and denialism

In order to solve an addiction problem, one must admit one has a problem. Jesus said, "...the truth will set one free." (John 8:32).

Religion, conservative power over addiction

See also: Religion/irreligion, self-control and addiction

Many addictions are promoted through the media, but conservative principles promote a healthy skepticism of the liberal media. The media do not exist to help anyone, but exist to make money for themselves and to promote a harmful liberal agenda. Without the media, gambling in lotteries would almost disappear, for example. In addition, lotteries are run by the government and much of the proceeds go to the government, which is not something conservatives support. NFL games would require going to the stadiums, paying a fortune for tickets, and freezing in the stands before becoming addicted to them.

Many approaches to addiction are entirely defensive in trying to resist the tendencies. But as in chess, an offensive strategy is as important as a defensive one. Developing positive habits and hobbies can be very effective in overcoming negative ones.

For more information, please see: Religion/irreligion, self-control and addiction

History

Historically the term addiction was defined in terms of physically measurable symptoms of repeated drug use, such as tolerance (more drugs for the same effect) or withdrawal symptoms (illness caused by stopping use). Habituation referred to drug use that was psychologically habit-forming, but not necessarily physically addicting.

In the past 20 years, doctors have reversed the meaning of these words. Habituation now refers to using a drug that causes physical withdrawal symptoms. Addiction has become a term that refers to compulsive behavior that continues in spite of adverse consequences.

A consequence of these new definitions is that it is impossible to be addicted to a drug like Ritalin or Prozac if it is prescribed. It is not compulsive behavior if used as prescribed, and it is not adverse if a physician says that it is beneficial. It is also impossible to have a "crack baby" or a "meth-addicted baby."[18] It also means that a marijuana smoker is not necessarily addicted. If he likes what he is doing and is able to function, then these experts would say that he is not addicted no matter how much marijuana he consumes.

More recently the definition has been expanded to include almost any type of compulsive and potentially self-destructive activity.

Examples of addictive drugs include: Heroin, cocaine, alcohol, and nicotine.

Examples of addictive behaviors include: work - work addiction, using the internet - internet addiction, excessive interest in sex - sex addiction.

Psychiatric diagnosis

The American Psychiatric Association lists two related diagnoses: substance dependence and substance abuse. To meet the criteria for a diagnosis of substance dependence, at least three of the following symptoms must occur in the same 1-year period:

  • (a) tolerance (larger doses of the substance are needed to produce the same effect)
  • (b) withdrawal during periods of non-use
  • (c) using the substance more frequently or for longer periods than intended
  • (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
  • (f) important activities are reduced or given up due to substance use
  • (g) continued use despite related negative physical or psychological effects.

A substance abuse diagnosis is given when one or more of the following symptoms occur during a 1-year period:

  • (a) substance use leads to failure to fulfill important responsibilities
  • (b) substance use in situations where it is dangerous
  • (c) chronic legal problems stemming from substance use
  • (d) using despite related relationship problems[19]

Loneliness

Loneliness has been linked to many physical and mental health problems.[20]

See also: Loneliness

Addiction is often associated with loneliness or a lack of connection to others, which was illustrated in two experiments. In the first, it was found that a rat placed in a cage with normal water and drugged water (usually cocaine or heroin) would become obsessed with the drugged water. Professor Bruce Alexander, however, tried placing many rats in idyllic conditions with many other rats and, when given a choice of water, these rats would mostly choose the normal water. This showed that addiction is more related to the bonds around use rather than the substance itself. Thus loneliness coping is necessary for addiction recovery, and the path out of unhealthy bonds is to form healthy ones.

We must forget about ourselves and serve others, watch over others as a shepherd watches over sheep. Loneliness is caused in part by thinking only of ourselves.[21]

Atheism and loneliness

See: Atheism and loneliness

Atheism and drug addiction

See also: Atheism and drug addiction

Studies indicate that religious individuals are less likely to engage in illegal drug use than atheists/nonreligious.[22][23][24]

According to Science Daily:

“ Young Swiss men who say that they believe in God are less likely to smoke cigarettes or pot or take ecstasy pills than Swiss men of the same age group who describe themselves as atheists. Belief is a protective factor against addictive behaviour. This is the conclusion reached by a study funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation.

Karl Marx said that religion was the opium of the people. New figures now suggest that religion plays a role in preventing substance misuse. A research team led by Gerhard Gmel from Lausanne University Hospital has shown in the journal Substance Use & Misuse that, in Switzerland, fewer religious young men consume addictive substances than men of their age group who are agnostics or atheists.

At the army recruitment centre For their study on substance use in Switzerland, Gmel and his colleagues interviewed almost twenty-year-old men at army recruitment centres in Lausanne, Windisch and Mels between August 2010 and November 2011. The researchers have now evaluated the 5387 questionnaires completed by the young men. Based on the responses, the scientists split the young men into five groups: the "religious" believe in God and attend church services, the "spiritual" believe in a higher power, but do not practice any religion, the "unsure" do not know what to believe about God, the "agnostics" assume that no-one can know whether there is a God or not, and the "atheists" do not believe in God.[25]

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See also

References

  1. ↑ See, e.g., Atheism and alcoholism and Atheism and drug addiction,
  2. ↑ American Psychiatric Association
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/majority-of-us-adults-say-addiction-has-affected-their-family-in-some-way-poll/ar-AA1fj74y
  5. ↑ For example, the conservative game of chess can be effective in overcoming pornography and substance abuse.
  6. ↑ https://www.bibletools.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Lexicon.show/ID/G93/adikia.htm
  7. ↑ According to Maimonides (Rambam) in Mishneh Torah, Hilchot De'ot Chapter 4, one should never eat until the stomach is completely full. Instead, stop eating when you are roughly three-quarters full (or about 25% below full capacity) to ensure proper digestion and avoid sickness. Overeating is considered a form of "poison" to the body.[1] as well as exercising before a meal is a crucial health directive, often Maimonides summarizes that one should "exert himself until his body is warmed up" before eating.
  8. ↑ Learning of the existence of corn in Egypt is even referenced by the Acts of the Apostles for why Jacob went there, see Acts 7:12 , and American Indians attributed corn to God.
  9. ↑ https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/drinking-water-helps-with-weight-loss
  10. ↑ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2550377/The-average-age-Fox-Viewers-68-majority-politically-conservative-white.html
  11. ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm#:~:text=Mental%20illnesses%20are%20among%20the,some%20point%20in%20their%20lifetime.&text=1%20in%205%20Americans%20will,illness%20in%20a%20given%20year.
  12. ↑ https://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-video-games-market-reach-104400018.html
  13. ↑ http://www.optumanswers.com/research/articles/gambling.shtml
  14. ↑ http://www.knoxnews.com/story/life/2017/10/06/gambling-addiction-psychological-root-las-vegas-killings/739059001/
  15. ↑ " And they crucified him and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take." (Mark 15:24 , ESV)
  16. ↑ http://www.alcoholics-info.com/Statistics_on_Alcoholics.html
  17. ↑ Addiction: What Is Denial?
  18. ↑ http://www.jointogether.org/news/yourturn/commentary/2005/meth-science-not-stigma-open.html
  19. ↑ American Psychiatric Association (1994). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association.
  20. ↑ Multiple references:
    • Gammon, Katherine (March 2, 2012). "Why loneliness can be deadly". Live Science website.
    • Booth, Robert (October 12, 2014). "Number of severely lonely men over 50 set to rise to 1m in 15 years", The Guardian.
  21. ↑ http://newlifehabits.com/2007/08/13/using-prisoner-of-war-methods-to-cope-with-addiction-captivity/
  22. ↑ Believers Consume Fewer Drugs Than Atheists, Christian Post, By Jim Denison, Christian Post Columnist, October 9, 2013|9:47 am
  23. ↑ Believers consume fewer drugs than atheists, Science Daily, Date:October 3, 2013, Source: Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Foerderung der wissenschaftlichen Forschung]
  24. ↑ Multiple references:
  25. ↑ Believers consume fewer drugs than atheists, Science Daily, Date:October 3, 2013, Source: Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Foerderung der wissenschaftlichen Forschung]
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