AVOID THE ABUSE OF DRUGS AND EXCESSIVE INTAKE OF ALCOHOL

It has been reported in different in several countries that the number of young people taking cheap and hard drugs which are called by all sorts of street names like loud, skunk, crack, fly, igbo, as well as glue, waste pipe, sewage in gutters and even petrol have been misused by the youths of today, all in the name of getting high. Some people even abuse proper drugs like codeine, cough syrups and other pain killers, all in the name of getting high. For those involved in all these, you need to ask yourselves this question. Why would I put myself into so much danger? Because you will feel these substances will enhance your capability or make you feel better because you are depressed. These drugs destroy a lot of organs in the body e.g kidney, liver and even the brain. Many physchatric patients are also victims of the abuse of these drugs. Do not be deceived into believing that you can use these drugs to excel at anything, they are addictive and once you start, you are hooked. Stay away from them completely.

Then about alcohol intake, especially in excess. It is a great mistake to think you can bury your problem in alcohol or that by drinking yourself to stupor or forgetfulness, your problem would go away. The alcohol will wear out and that problem of yours remains and leave you in a state of realization, and wanting to drink again and again. Alcohol dependence does not take away the problem that made you drink, it rather takes away the good health and good life you should have. Don't drink to stop thinking about your problems. Problems need a clear and level head to face them, defeat them, and have peace of mind.

You need to understand that according to Ephesians:5vs18 "You don't need to get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery(indulgence in sensual pleasure; scandalous activities involving sex, alcohol or drugs without inhibition); but ever be filled and stimulated with the Holy spirit." Also 1Corinthians:10vs31 We are told as thus "So then, whatever you eat or drink, or whatever you may do, do all for the honor and glory of God." And we all know that things that can bring glory and honor to God can never be harmful and abusive use of drugs or excessive intake of alcohol. So stay away from such acts completely.

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