You’ve probably heard and seen it all when it comes to warnings about “don’t do drugs,” and so forth. Frankly, I’ve seen and heard a lot of them, and I’m sure glad someone told me about the dangers of drugs and drug abuse. Someone took a lot of time to get the information out and thanks to those
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2003
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DRUG PROBLEM
A little old lady was amazed at how nice the young man was next door. Every day he would help her gather things from her car or help her in her yard. One day, the old lady finally ask the young man, "Son, how did you become such a fine young man?"
The young man replied, "Well, when
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 7, 2008
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With regard to alcohol abuse:
1. Currently, nearly 14 million Americans—1 in every 13 adults-abuse alcohol or are alcoholic.
2. Several million more adults engage in risky drinking patterns that could lead to alcohol problems.
3. Even more scary and sad is how young people are when they get
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 29, 2008
UNLIKELY SUBSTANCE ABUSE
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, about 3.1 million people ages 12 to 25 have gotten high using cough and cold medicine, about the same number who have used LSD and far more than have used methamphetamines. In addition, mouthwash,
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Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 8, 2012
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ABUSING ONE'S PARENTS
According to aabss.org, "Nine to 33% of parents report being abused by their children ranging in age from 10 to 23... Some studies report that whites are more likely to batter than blacks;... [some] Studies show... that middle and upper class families have higher rates ...
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 19, 2006
There are more drug company lobbyists in Washington DC than there are members of Congress. (Foster
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Contributed by Timothy Moore on Mar 20, 2002
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In the late 70’s Public school teachers polled.
1. Talking
2. Chewing Gum
3. Making Noise
4. Running In The Halls
5. Getting Out Of Place In Line
6. Wearing Improper Clothing
7. Not Putting Paper In The Waste Basket
Early nineties
1. Drug Abuse
2. Alcohol Abuse
3. Pregnancy
4. Suicide
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Baptist
Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 23, 2012
STATISTICS ON ALCOHOL USE
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that per capita consumption of alcohol by Americans age 14 and older has dropped from 2.75 gallons in 1980 to 2.31 in 2007. Good news but consider the number who are addicted to drugs. Drug abuse continues
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Oct 25, 2007
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A security guard worked at Drug Company for fifteen years. At first he was always very alert and watchful for thieves. But as the years passed he became relaxed and lazy. Sure enough one evening the company was robbed of thousands of dollars of drugs while the guard slept. The next day the company
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Lutheran
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 26, 2006
The number of adults over 55 entering drug and alcohol abuse treatment centers rose nearly a third from ‘95 to ‘02.
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Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 19, 2008
Bayless was a drug addict. Bayless grew up in Southern California where, during his teenage years, he became involved in a lifestyle of drug and alcohol abuse. After years of searching for truth, and a number of near-death experiences, he found Jesus as his Savior when a 12-year-old boy shared the
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 21, 2001
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J B Priestley wrote a powerful play, ’They Came to a City’ in which he portrayed the disillusionment of those who entered it. The city’s splendid buildings dedicated to commerce and the arts celebrate human genius and human glory. They look fine on the glossy pages of books that tourists take
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Contributed by Ian Biss on Sep 30, 2001
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Byron Deel, grew up with an alcoholic and abusive father. Byron had two brothers and three sisters, a large family, but his dad spent the family income on alcohol, and he drank and ranted and raved and hit them. When Byron was twelve, his father walked away from the family, and did absolutely
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Grace Brethren
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 9, 2006
Sexual abuse of children is more widespread than previously assumed, according to a recent study. Who are the victims? Between 15% and 34% of all girls in this country; between 3% and 9% of all boys. More than 90% of the abusers
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 9, 2006
Alan Lang, in his "Substance Abuse and Habitual Behavior" report to the National Academy of Science, identifies nine such characteristics: Impulsive behavior, Difficulty in delaying gratification, Sensation seeking, Antisocial personality, Nonconformist values, Sense of alienation, Deviant
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