Does a substance or behavior have a firm grip on you? Don’t lose hope. Addiction isn’t the end but a fork in the road.
Talking Points:
- Everyone has some type of void to fill. addictions often end up filling the voids. It can be much easier to drink too much on the weekend instead of dealing with life’s stress in healthy ways.
- One of the hardest things for someone struggling with addiction to do is admit they aren’t in control. To truly change an ingrained habit or behavior, one must be willing to do anything to get better.
- Many people believe that surrender means defeat, but nothing could be further from the truth. Replacing bad habits with good habits is a crucial step toward recovery.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What are some common addictions you see in people? Why do people often get addicted to these things?
- What are some addictions that may be “taboo” to talk about? Why do you think these things are “taboo?”
- What’s your experience with addiction? What voids have your addictive behaviors tried to fill?
- How has your struggle with addiction affected the lives of family, friends, co-workers, and others? Explain.
- Why is it hard to admit when we aren’t in control anymore?
- If you struggle with an addiction, what keeps you from surrendering? Or what do you think would keep someone from surrendering?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
