Evaluating Addiction in the eyes today's society is almost like watching a horror movie. With addiction coming in variety of forms, it causes concern as to what perspective society has on the issue of addiction. Though some of our society would express that some addictions are more concerning than others. The reality is all addiction have risk and are all dangerous. Romans 7:18 says, “For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out.” (English Standard Version) This risky lifestyle of substances abuse and compulsive behaviors raise the question as to whether society holds fault to enabling the actions of addiction. Formulating understanding around
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128) Though the biopsychosocial approach to addiction may present a quantity of answers biologically, psychologically and socially. There is still remarkable amount of unknown information left when it comes to a few other elements such as emotions and spirituality and how they leave their mark in the dynamics of addiction for an individual. "Whether we admit it or not, our emotions guide much of what we do; they focus our attention, help us record experiences more strongly in our memory, and arouse us." (Johnston, 2014, p. 170) These element are formulated around the individual’s beliefs and the emotional encounters they have experienced, which establishes their view-points of how they deal with their everyday life. Even though addiction is a devastating problem in today's society, with the proper approach of evaluation biopsychosocial, spirituality and discernment can provide answers to redefine an addict’s …show more content…
"In the United States today, approximately 80 million people, ages twelve and older, engage in hazardous substances use." (Watkins, 2014, p. 82) Society's harsh judgment has affected individuals by making them feel inadequate to live life in the comfort of how God made them. Leaving individuals to question the value of their own lives and not the value of what God created them at. Though society strives to maintain answers on how to prevent and avoid addiction, the reality seems that the answers are often provided well after the addiction occurs. With many of the addictions being glamourized and overlooked as "lower risk" through society's eyes. The addictions of "higher risk" like cocaine, meth, heroin and pcp are left to be offensively judged by society with the thoughts of addicts being poor, dirty low life’s. These overcritical opinions are often based by what many people believe an addict may look like and not based by the elements of an individual’s life. Biopsychosocial model is essentially needed for society to establish sensible knowledge of addiction, but the components of emotions and spirituality are also vital in bringing value of reason to an addiction. Proverbs 3:5-6 states, Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.(English Standard Version)
128) Though the biopsychosocial approach to addiction may present a quantity of answers biologically, psychologically and socially. There is still remarkable amount of unknown information left when it comes to a few other elements such as emotions and spirituality and how they leave their mark in the dynamics of addiction for an individual. "Whether we admit it or not, our emotions guide much of what we do; they focus our attention, help us record experiences more strongly in our memory, and arouse us." (Johnston, 2014, p. 170) These element are formulated around the individual’s beliefs and the emotional encounters they have experienced, which establishes their view-points of how they deal with their everyday life. Even though addiction is a devastating problem in today's society, with the proper approach of evaluation biopsychosocial, spirituality and discernment can provide answers to redefine an addict’s …show more content…
"In the United States today, approximately 80 million people, ages twelve and older, engage in hazardous substances use." (Watkins, 2014, p. 82) Society's harsh judgment has affected individuals by making them feel inadequate to live life in the comfort of how God made them. Leaving individuals to question the value of their own lives and not the value of what God created them at. Though society strives to maintain answers on how to prevent and avoid addiction, the reality seems that the answers are often provided well after the addiction occurs. With many of the addictions being glamourized and overlooked as "lower risk" through society's eyes. The addictions of "higher risk" like cocaine, meth, heroin and pcp are left to be offensively judged by society with the thoughts of addicts being poor, dirty low life’s. These overcritical opinions are often based by what many people believe an addict may look like and not based by the elements of an individual’s life. Biopsychosocial model is essentially needed for society to establish sensible knowledge of addiction, but the components of emotions and spirituality are also vital in bringing value of reason to an addiction. Proverbs 3:5-6 states, Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.(English Standard Version)