Addiction and its Root CausesRosemount Bible Church: April 25, 2009

Michael Tso, M.D.Chief Training Officer, His Mansion Ministries

Addiction and its Root CausesRosemount Bible Church: April 25, 2009

Michael Tso, M.D.Chief Training Officer, His Mansion Ministries

Emily, Francesca 12, Viviana 10,Dawson 8, Garrison 5

Emily, Francesca 12, Viviana 10,Dawson 8, Garrison 5

Addiction: persistent compulsive use of a substance known by the user to be

harmful (Webster)

Addiction: persistent compulsive use of a substance known by the user to be

harmful (Webster)

Substance dependence is a cluster of cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms indicating that the individual continues use of the substance

despite substance-related problems. There is a pattern of repeated self-administration that usually results in

tolerance, withdrawal, compulsive drug-taking behavior. (DSM IV)

Substance dependence is a cluster of cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms indicating that the individual continues use of the substance

despite substance-related problems. There is a pattern of repeated self-administration that usually results in

tolerance, withdrawal, compulsive drug-taking behavior. (DSM IV)

Addiction occurs as a result of our need to worship and to

satisfy the thirst of our hearts to worship.

(Michael Tso, et al)

Addiction occurs as a result of our need to worship and to

satisfy the thirst of our hearts to worship.

(Michael Tso, et al)

ToleranceToleranceWithdrawalWithdrawal

Compulsive BehaviorCompulsive Behavior

Pain

Instability

Lack of Acceptance

Fragmentation

FamiliesSexuality

Control

The Challenge: Ask God if there is something or

someone who has captured your heart in such a way that is supplanted the worship of God

in your life?

The Challenge: Ask God if there is something or

someone who has captured your heart in such a way that is supplanted the worship of God

in your life?