by United Church of God
Teens and young people who start alcohol or drug dependencies early on have a much harder time breaking the cycle of addiction. Almost half of regular drinkers who start before age 14 will become alcoholics.
by Amanda Stiver
Alcoholic tendencies isn't all about genetics.
by Rex Sexton
What is happening to our children? During the development years—which are so critical to successful maturing and proper development—an ever increasing number are indulging in what is likely the most damaging mental addiction of our modern...
by Cecil Maranville
Why do people use cocaine, in spite of the widespread knowledge of its dangers? What are the costs, both to the individual user and to our society? None of us is immune to the clutches of cocaine.
by Don Hooser
Many people are plagued by addictions. One of the most common and most harmful addictions is to prescription painkillers. How can you avoid this sort of addiction? If you currently are addicted to these drugs, how can you get help? Read to...
by Graemme Marshall
No matter the country, gambling addiction is a growing problem that is corrupting the lives of many people. Some are even turning to suicide to escape their gambling debts. Who can help these problem gamblers? Who will rescue our youth...
by Ken Treybig
Teens are consuming larger amounts of alcohol than in the past, and it is often done illegally. Is this just a harmless way to fit in with the crowd?
Overcoming Poronography Addiction
by United Church of God
Use these tools to help overcome a pornography addiction.
by Michael Kelley
The minds of young people are being pummeled every day by an increasingly wayward culture and time spent plugged into social media. Let’s look at the broadening scope of the crisis—and explore realistic solutions.
by John Cafourek
One of the best-proven paths to recovery is the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, but adapted to a particular sexual addiction. The 12-step program helps members restore their network of human relationships, especially in their family...
by Peter Hawkins
In Europe today having a 'good time' is equated to drinking alcohol. Drinking after work with workmates is a habitual social event. It's considered fashionable to go to the pub and watch televised football games—almost like a religious...
by Don Hooser
You can find the Breaking Free Journal under the Beyond Today tab of UCG.org.
by John Ross Schroeder
Compulsive gambling can and does destroy lives just like drug addiction and alcoholism. It is just one more sign of the moral decline currently gripping our Anglo-Saxon nations.
by John Cafourek
Sexual addiction occurs in many forms and can be very destructive spiritually. How can it be overcome?
by John Ross Schroeder
Compulsive gambling can and does destroy lives just like drug addiction and alcoholism. It is just one more sign of the moral decline currently gripping many nations.
by Howard Davis
Millions have allowed themselves to become enslaved to a harsh taskmaster—debt. Are you one of those caught in this trap? What can you do to break free?
by Good News
My mother died of emphysema. My uncle died of emphysema. My grandfather died of emphysema. Emphysema is a terrible way to go.
by David Treybig
The Internet has come a long way since it first began as a way for universities and government agencies to communicate. In recent years it has become available to almost everyone. And young people lead the way in accepting this technology...