In a pressure-filled world, the prospect of instant escape can be exhilarating. No matter the object - drugs, alcohol, food, gambling or sex, just to name a few - addictions lure us. They extend the promise of pleasure. In the end, they deliver emptiness, death and destruction. What began as an escape from the hassles of life becomes a form of bondage. Addiction is a voluntary slavery. Change doesn't come easily. But change is possible.

No matter how many time you have tried and failed, there really is a way through the addictive fog. There is a guidebook for living, and contrary to what many think, it is available to anyone, even those enslaved by an addiction. God is not silent on this issue. His Word offers hope, and that hope is the basis of the Crossroads material that will be used in these groups.

Participants will learn to recognize the patterns of addiction, to choose wisdom of foolish desires, and to cling to the hope they have in Jesus, who sets captives free. The path away from addiction has been laid by a God who is full of surprises, who faithfully pursues those enslaved even though they have deliberately avoided him.

The program is based entirely on Scripture. As with all of our materials, CCTC believes that the only way to truly overcome struggles is through the Word of God. CCTC believes that at the core of every addiction is a spiritual problem. Each group is facilitated by two trained counselors who have been certified by CCTC. The program lasts twenty four weeks, with the opportunity for continuing Bible study at the end of the program. Each group meets on Monday nights for about an hour and a half. Participants will be given a study guide and have homework between sessions.

The Christian Counseling and Training Center offers support groups for those individuals who are struggling with addictions. There will be groups for both men and women. The Center will be using a new program developed by Dr. Ed Welch from is best selling book Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave.

This is a tremendous opportunity to grow in fellowship with the Lord and to allow His holy Word to touch your heart. Whether your addiction is alcohol, pornography, gambling, drugs, food, etc... This is an opportunity to find new freedom in Christ and a spiritual answer to your problem. If you have tried everything and you feel ashamed and guilty, give CCTC an opportunity to show you the way up and out.

Contact CCTC at (804) 358-1343 for more information.