Title: Spontaneous Addiction Recovery:
We
Have the Mind of Christ (1 Cor. 2:16)
By: Dr. James Slobodzien
A CBM Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars
Dr. James Slobodzien, a licensed clinical
psychologist and expert in the field of addiction treatment and recovery,
speaks on the subject of substance abuse in America. As the author states,
“This book examines the relationship between poly-behavioral addictions and the
Spiritual Conversion Experience which many believe was God’s original plan to
restore his relationship with humanity.
It’s uncensored truth will set those free
from the bondage of repressive guilt that perpetuates the symptoms of clinical
anxiety, depression, and addictions.” (Kindle Edition)
By first introducing the readers to the
substance abuse epidemic in America to the proverbial “Elephant in the Room”, the author uses this well-known metaphor to help others understand…the elephant cannot
be ignored. The “Elephant in the Room” is America’s fascination, and staggering
record overdoses, pertaining to the Opioid Epidemic. His book proclaims that
this overwhelming epidemic is set to reach unbelievable proportions by 2020.
Yet, he presents an awing twist of data known as “Spontaneous Addiction Recovery”.
His book explores the links and connections of the “Spiritual Awakening” and
“Spiritual Conversion Experience and how they relate to the “The Mind of
Christ” as evident from Spontaneous Recovery data that has been hidden for the
last fifty years.
Additionally, the author takes no joy in
the overwhelming data that suggests…America’s citizens have huge substance
abuse problems. Alcohol, illegal and prescription drugs are just to name a few.
With that said, Slobodzien gives the overwhelming data that suggests an
“uncovering” of hidden data that over 75% of those with abuse problems
recovered on their own – known as “spontaneous recovery or a spiritual
awakening”. Articles reveal remarkable
links between the spiritual, and spontaneous recovery.
The first 7 chapters cover the different
kinds of addictions; the remainder uncovers the hidden agenda of farming and
animal consumption, historical views and insight from the Bible, the time of
Noah and the Nephalim, God’s judgement and Christ’s sacrifice. Blending a
history of Paul’s conversion, and religious history add to the book. Presenting
also the “definition” of “Spontaneous Addiction Recovery” assist readers
insight into the awakening of the spirit to God in a soul, and highlight the
life-transforming power available to all who accept Christ.
As the author states, “The most important
message of this book is God’s ability to empower the common believer to
discover and utilize his or her God-given spiritual gifts - to actualize the
“Mind of Christ” (1 Cor. 2:16) to overcome all addictions. This is an
amazing witness to the truth of the Gospel.
This book is a must-read for all those
dealing with substance abuse or those who have either friends, family and/or
co-workers who might need recovery from addiction.