ADDICTION
Tilawat
يَسْـَٔلُونَكَ عَنِ ٱلْخَمْرِ وَٱلْمَيْسِرِ ۖ قُلْ فِيهِمَآ إِثْمٌۭ كَبِيرٌۭ وَمَنَـٰفِعُ لِلنَّاسِ وَإِثْمُهُمَآ أَكْبَرُ مِن نَّفْعِهِمَا ۗ وَيَسْـَٔلُونَكَ مَاذَا يُنفِقُونَ قُلِ ٱلْعَفْوَ ۗ كَذَٰلِكَ يُبَيِّنُ ٱللَّهُ لَكُمُ ٱلْـَٔايَـٰتِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَفَكَّرُونَ ٢١۰
They ask you ˹O Prophet˺ about intoxicants and gambling. Say, “There is great evil in both, as well as some benefit for people—but the evil outweighs the benefit.” They ˹also˺ ask you ˹O Prophet˺ what they should donate. Say, “Whatever you can spare.” This is how Allah makes His revelations clear to you ˹believers˺, so perhaps you may reflect
(2:220)
Pledge
أَشْهَدُ أنْ لَّا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ وَأشْهَدُ أنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُوْلُهُ
I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah. He is One and has no partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم is His servant and Messenger. I solemnly pledge that I shall always be ready to sacrifice my life, wealth, time and honor for the sake of my faith, country and nation. Likewise I shall be ready to offer any sacrifice for guarding the institution of Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya. Moreover I shall deem it essential to abide by any “Maroof” decision made by Khalifatul Masih. Insha’Allah.
Introduction
Addiction is something we all go through and it can be a lasting effect unless we take control. Are you ready to take control of your addictions? Or will you let it control you? Faith is in your hands. Steve Jobs says “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”We can get so complex about addiction, but to keep it simple, addiction is defined as the continued use of a drink, a drug or a behavior despite negative consequences.
What does hadith say about addiction
عن جابرِ بنِ عبدِ اللهِ رضي الله عنه قال: "جاءَ رجلٌ من جَيْشانَ (اليمن) فسألَ رسولَ اللهِ ﷺ عن شرابٍ كانوا يشربونَهُ في أرضِهم من الذُّرةِ يُقالُ له المِزرُ، فقالَ النبيُّ ﷺ: «أَمُسكرٌ هو؟» قالَ: نعم. فقالَ رسولُ اللهِ ﷺ: «كلُّ مُسكرٍ حرامٌ ."
Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah:
"A man came from Jaishan (Yemen) and asked Allah's Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم) about a drink which they used to drink in their land and which was made from corn and was called 'Mizr.' The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) asked, 'Is it an intoxicant?' The man replied, 'Yes.' The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said, 'All intoxicants are prohibited.
Sahih Bukhari, Book 74, Hadith 12
Spiritual Treasures
"Beware, all intoxicants and drugs are inherently evil and to be avoided. The consumption of such substances is the root of many spiritual and physical ailments. A true believer must keep away from these poisons to maintain the purity of their soul and to fulfill their duties to God and humanity effectively."�Ruhani Khaza'in, Volume 19, "Kashti-e-Nuh" (Noah's Ark), page 77
Ask a khadim how is Addiction started?
What are your experiences?
How is Addiction Treated?
What are the types of Addictions?
Food
Drugs
Adult Content
High-sugar and high-fat foods can trigger brain reward centers, leading to compulsive eating similar to drug addiction (Avena et al., 2008).
Drugs can hijack the brain's pleasure system, making users crave more and often leading to other life problems, with about 60% of addicts also facing mental health issues (NIDA, 2021).
Excessive porn use can shrink brain areas involved in reward and decision-making, similar to effects seen in drug addiction (Kühn & Gallinat, 2014).
Other forms of addiction
Video games
Mobile
Computer
- On average, one hour of leisure time is considered sufficient for enjoyment.
- Engaging in activities for 15 to 20 hours a day is classified as addictive.
- The average American spends approximately 4.5 hours a day on their phone.
- A recent survey indicates that the actual average phone usage is about 4 hours and 37 minutes daily.
- In the U.S., the average time spent online daily is about 7 hours and 3 minutes.
- This figure is significantly higher compared to the average phone usage of 4.5 hours a day.
What does the Promised Messiah (as) say on overcoming addictions?
"Addiction to anything that weakens your resolve and clouds your mind is harmful. Seek strength in prayer and faith to overcome these challenges." (Malfuzat, Vol. 4, p. 251)
Depression
Low serotonin
Addiction Psychology
High dopamine
Anxiety
-Drug or alcohol dependency can lead to severe depressive episodes during withdrawal.
- Addictive substances trigger an intense response in the brain.
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- According to NIDA, drugs can flood the brain with serotonin, depleting it and causing intense withdrawal discomfort.
- Prolonged use of drugs or alcohol alters brain chemistry.
- Abruptly quitting these substances can disrupt the brain's balance and trigger panic attacks.
Symptoms of Addiction
Migraines
Insomnia
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Vision problems
Change in eating habits
Lack of personal hygiene
Anxiety
Depression
More Symptoms of The Disease
Dishonesty | | Avoidance of work | |
Feeling of guilt | | Agitation | |
Defensiveness | | Mood swings | |
Feeling of euphoria when using the computer | | Fear | |
Inability to prioritize or keep schedules | | Loneliness | |
Isolation | | Boredom with everyday tasks | |
No sense of time | | Procrastination | |
19.7 Million
107,000
$740 Billion
Key Numbers
Approximate number of people addicted to drugs in the USA
Overdoses in the USA in 2022
Annual costs related to healthcare, criminal justice, and lost productivity due to addiction in the USA
“We may think there is willpower involved, but more likely change is due to wanting power. Wanting the new addiction more than the old one. Wanting the new me in preference to the person I am now.”-
—George Sheehan
Diagnosis
Too much time
Moody, or irritable
Doesn’t stop using it
Preoccupied
Making unsuccessful efforts to control it
Engaging longer than originally intended
Feelings when attempting to control prolonged use
Constantly thinking about past or future use
Prevention
Manage time and build a routine
Develop healthy habits
Encourage social and group activities
Promote doing sports or reading
Promote dialogue in the family
Recommendations
Seek professional help | |
Join support groups | |
Adopt healthy routines | |
Set clear goals | |
Avoid triggers | |
Do not ignore warning signs | |
Final Thought
Addiction is a challenging and multifaceted issue that impacts individuals, families, and communities. To effectively address and overcome addiction, it requires a comprehensive approach involving several key elements like Self-awareness,Commitment to recovery and Building resilience.
ThankYou!
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