Lessons for Life: TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, & DRUGS
“Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.” 1 Cor. 3: 16-17
Purpose: Our bodies will give out at some point in time and we will die. There is no reason to hasten the process by using chemicals and substances that damage our bodies. These substances not only shorten life, they can make life miserable. Too many of us suffer as the result of using tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.
The Lesson
I don’t have to tell you that hundreds of thousands die every
...body s outer protective barrier. But this version is easier on the system with fewer side effects. A third method of delivery involves a patch containing creams or gels that absorb through the skin directly into the body. What are ...
Hundreds of agencies monitor the health of folks like you and me for the effects of drug or tobacco abuse.
Millions are admitted into hospital emergency rooms across our globe due to substance abuse. Ten to one you know someone who has been treated for such ailments.
The Sad Thing is: ALL THE TRAUMA AND DEATH OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE IS PREVENTABLE!
In my younger days I was involved with organizations dealing with youth. Have you ever seen the change in a child that has been hooked on drugs? A happy, industrious student turns into a moody, slovenly, lazy individual who
...this yourself! Simply times (or multiply) any number by number 9 and see what the end result is when you add all those numbers together. Devout western religious brethren, contrary to what you believe or have been erroneously taught, especially ...
One lad I worked with had gone through a terrible surge of drug addiction. I was able to work with him. He gave up drugs and helped me change the direction of other youth. He grew up to be a fine young man, giving much service to his church and friends.
When I was a teenager, I would stand on the street corner and watch for the bus to arrive a block away. When it did, I started walking up
...rehabilitation. And even further for drug rehab, there is a difference in treatments depending on whether the drug addiction is prescription drugs or street drugs such as heroin or amphetamines. The rehab center is almost an all-encompassing term for the ...
In Pennslyvania, I was called to the bedside of a man dying of lung failure. He had quit smoking before he died. We had become good
...country with a suitcase full of money without being investigated. It s my money. SOME HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES Street drugs bring health problems, but how widespread are they? Drug abuse destroys the lives of some users but how big of a ...
Find Professional Help
I can’t help you with an addiction problem that may concern you. I can’t give counsel to you or the person that needs it. Not sitting here at my computer. But there are many sources for help probably right in your community. Give a call to the court house or to a church or to a doctor. Call the police or the hospital. And don’t forget you can find local information on the
...rehabilitation. And even further for drug rehab, there is a difference in treatments depending on whether the drug addiction is prescription drugs or street drugs such as heroin or amphetamines. The rehab center is almost an all-encompassing term for the ...
Copyright 2005 John Taylor Jones, Ph.D.
John T. Jones, Ph.D. (tjbooks@hotmail.com)is a retired R&D engineer and VP of a Fortune 500 company. He is author of detective & western novels, nonfiction (business, scientific, engineering), poetry, etc. Former editor of international trade magazine.
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