"Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. " James 1:12-15
Addiction continues to be a prevalent problem in our communities and in our families and it takes many forms whether it is to drugs, alcohol, food, or sex. The good news is that addiction can be overcome through the power of God and with the support of close friends and family. We are sent to fight against addiction and the harmful effects of it in our community.
Join the We Are Sent Movement to fight against addiction.
Addiction continues to be a prevalent problem in our communities and in our families and it takes many forms whether it is to drugs, alcohol, food, or sex. The good news is that addiction can be overcome through the power of God and with the support of close friends and family. We are sent to fight against addiction and the harmful effects of it in our community.
- 95% of untreated addicts die of their addiction (American Medical Association).
- The United States accounts for only 5% of the world’s population. However, two-thirds of illegal drugs are consumed in America. (Intercept Interventions)
- Between 1995 and 2005 treatment admissions for dependence on prescription painkillers grew more than 300%. (Intercept Interventions)
- About 1 in every 13 adults in the U.S. struggles with alcohol addiction (Project Know: Understanding Addiction).
- There are over 70 million adult food addicts in the U.S. (David Kessler M.D. and former Commissioner of U.S. Food and Drug Administration).
- 2.5 million adults suffer from gambling addiction in the United States (gamblingaddiction.org).
- 70% of wives of sex addicts could be diagnosed with PTSD (Covenant Eyes).
- 64% of college men and 18% of college women spend time online for Internet sex every week (Covenant Eyes).
- The porn industry generates $13 billion each year in the US (Covenant Eyes).
Join the We Are Sent Movement to fight against addiction.