Alcoholism and drug addiction are two “diseases” that are 100% self inflicted.
Such diseases are a function of a weakness of character rather than a physical weakness. For me, I didn’t have the strength of character to be the man God created me to be. So, I wallowed in self-righteous and self-indulgent self-medicating. I wasted a solid chunk of the best years of my life being stoned and stupid. By returning to the Way of My Lord, Jesus, I’ve found peace and strength; the peace and strength I was looking for in booze and dope.
I’ve been straight and sober for nearly 40 years following a 15-year reign of terror as a bat-sh!t, crazy drunk and recreational drug user. All glory to God.
Amen to your awesome testimony!