Addictive Behaviors

Quitting nicotine is one of the hardest battles many people will ever face. Whether it’s cigarettes, vaping, chewing tobacco, or another form of nicotine addiction, the grip can feel relentless. The cravings scream. The triggers feel constant. And sometimes, it seems impossible to ever truly break free.

Have you ever woken up after a night of drinking and felt that sting of regret, shame, or disappointment? Maybe you promised yourself “never again,” only to repeat the same cycle. You’re not alone. Alcohol addiction can creep into life secretly, mask itself as “fun,” “relief,” or “time off,” but it always exacts a cost: emotionally, physically, spiritually.

Have you ever found yourself reaching for sweets when you’re stressed, lonely, tired—or just bored? You promise yourself “just one,” but the craving spirals. You feel guilty. You wonder why you can’t control it.

Do you ever feel trapped behind closed doors, scrolling something you’d rather not, sharing in a shame you hide, repeating a cycle you think you can’t break? You’re not alone—and you can be free. Whether it's pictures, videos, sensual stories, or just imagination run wild, pornography has a hold on many hearts. But Jesus came to set captives free.

Do you ever wake up feeling trapped by a prescription pill? Maybe it started medically, but then you found yourself leaning on it when stress hits, when chores overflow, when sleep won’t come, or when you feel empty inside. You promised “just this dosage” or “just for pain,” and then realized something inside you is relying on more than medicine—it’s depending on escape.

Have you ever found yourself promising, “Just one more level… just 10 more minutes… one more match,” only to realize hours have slipped away, responsibilities have piled up, relationships have suffered, and your heart feels farther from God than before? You’re not alone. Video game addiction (or problematic gaming) is real. It steals time, peace, purpose—quietly eroding joy and connection.

Do you ever wake up reaching for your first cup of coffee before your feet even hit the floor? Or find yourself jittery, anxious, or unable to sleep because of that third (or fourth) energy drink? Maybe you told yourself “just this once,” but soon it becomes habit, dependency, even desperation.

Do you ever open your wallet, cart, or bank account and feel a knot in your stomach? That twinge of guilt. Or maybe the thrill of a purchase fades quickly—and you’re left wondering why you keep chasing “just one more sale,” “just one more thing,” “just one more upgrade.” If spending, compulsive shopping, buyer’s remorse, credit card debt, or materialism have begun to steal your peace, you’re not alone. And there is a way out.

Do you ever feel the pull of gambling—the vivid hope, the rush of risk, the promise of “one more bet,” “just one more pull”… only to wake up with regret, debts, anxiety, or even hidden shame? Maybe you’ve tried quitting before. Maybe you said “just this time” and it didn’t go well. Maybe you feel stuck, and you wonder if true freedom is possible.