If you have never had to contend with someone addicted to a substance that alters the mind and eventually takes complete control of their life and will; it may be very difficult to comprehend the p...view moreIf you have never had to contend with someone addicted to a substance that alters the mind and eventually takes complete control of their life and will; it may be very difficult to comprehend the power these addictions can have. Many unfortunately, believe that they should have the ability to stop their addictions and pick up on what is considered to be a normal routine for living. Not so easily done, due to burn out and loss of normal brain cells and guilt. Satan has them chained, in his cunning and subtle work to steal, kill and destroy; he does not let them go free that easily once he has a legal door to enter in. It is a struggle, requiring a power greater than we have as humans, to be set free, the battle is of spiritual existence. Deliverance lies in the hands of the One who is greater and comes to give life, than he who comes to destroy, but, you need to submit and then you need to resist. It is a constant battle for the one who is trying to overcome, needing the support and tough love of family and friends who need to realize they must accept the things they cannot change; have courage to help change the things they can with wisdom to know the difference and inner strength to Let Go and Let God when they need to. The truth is that we humans have been granted free will and so when of age, we will do what we really want to do regardless of what consequences we may have to face because of our choices.view less