Theory of Addiction

The purpose of this book is to give religious people an alternative to the Twelve Steps theory and disease model of addiction treatment. Myers argues that religion and faith work best in stopping addiction when it is accompanied by positive beliefs about oneself and a choice approach to addictive behaviors. Today, religious people tend to be either neglected or misdirected to deterministic approaches like the Twelve Steps theory and disease model of addiction treatment. It is hoped that this book can offer an alternative that is both biblically based and more effective than what is currently presented to religious people. This book can be used as a resource for those who wish to explore the relationship of faith and spirituality in addiction treatment. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter are designed to help the reader process the information in the chapter and encourage further discussion.

J B Myers has preached for the Church of Christ for over 30 years. He has been the preacher for the Bright Angel Church of Christ in Las Vegas, Nevada since 1999. Over the years, J B has helped people with all kinds of addictions through his preaching, teaching, and counseling. Since moving to Las Vegas, his focus has been on helping those with drug and gambling addictions. In addition to the experience gained in church ministry, he also ministers to people in other settings, such as the local prison. Myers holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in community counseling and the Advanced Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He is a National Certified Counselor (NCC). He holds additional graduate degrees from Harding University Graduate School of Religion (M.Th.) and Louisiana Tech University (M.B.A.).