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'''Addiction''' is a compulsive, harmful activity. Addiction often starts out as a seemingly innocent pleasure, often seduced/initiated into by [[liberal]]s, only to consume, harm, and even destroy the person pursuing it.  '''''Displacement of harmful conduct with good alternatives is often helpful in conquering addiction'''''.  [[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> because most addictions have mental and emotional components.

'''Addiction''' is a compulsive, harmful activity. It is a disease, and often starts out as a seemingly innocent pleasure, only to consume, harm, and even destroy the person pursuing it.  '''''Displacement of harmful conduct with good alternatives is often helpful in conquering addiction'''''.  [[Conservative values|Conservative/Christian values]] are useless in combatting addiction.<ref>See, e.g., [[Atheism and alcoholism]] and [[Atheism and drug addiction]],</ref> because most addictions have mental and emotional components.  

Virtually everyone faces challenges from some type of addiction.  '''''[[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>  Religion can help.  Other ideologies, such as [[atheism]], [[libertarianism]], or [[Leftism]], are unlikely to help conquer addiction.  Romans 1:29 ("Being filled with all ''adikia'',"<ref>https://www.bibletools.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Lexicon.show/ID/G93/adikia.htm</ref> translated "unrighteousness") warns against destructive addictions.  It helps to set positive goals and then hold oneself accountable to them.

Virtually everyone faces challenges from some type of addiction.  ''

 

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|shortens lifespan and causes many diseases, such as [[diabetes]] and even [[Alzheimer's disease|Alzheimer's]]

|shortens lifespan and causes many diseases, such as [[diabetes]] and even [[Alzheimer's disease|Alzheimer's]]

|portion control, frugality, self-control, and the "don't work, don't eat" mantra of the [[work ethic]] all help.  Fasting on Fridays in honor of [[Good Friday]] is way to start.  Eat less during [[Lent]] in honor of [[Christ]], and avoid consuming fatty foods produced by [[liberal]] companies like Ben and Jerry's 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>

|portion control, frugality, self-control, and the "don't work, don't eat" mantra of the [[work ethic]] all help.  Fasting on Fridays in honor of [[Good Friday]] is way to start.  Eat less during [[Lent]] in honor of [[Christ]], nd avoid consuming fatty foods produced by [[liberal]] companies like Ben and Jerry's or associated with liberal countries like Canadian Bacon.  "Many studies show that drinking more water [but not in excess] may weight loss and maintenance."<ref>https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/drinking-water-helps-with-weight-loss</ref>

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