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Elizabeth Davis, MA, LPC
Elizabeth Davis, MA, LPC

1) Addiction affects the brain both physiologically and spiritually, disrupting its neurochemical balance. Repeated substance use trains the brain to function at a "new normal" set point of tolerance. 2) Recovery requires total abstinence to allow the metabolic and cellular systems regulating addiction in the reptilian brain to heal. It also involves renewing the mind through Bible study and prayer, and renewing life through new relationships and purpose. 3) The ultimate solution is found through Jesus, who said life comes not by physical things alone but by obeying God's word. God's word acts as spiritual nourishment to guide one's steps in recovery.

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RECOVER FROM ADDICTION Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self control Proverbs 25:28
Your Enemy Seeks to DestroyYou Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door!" Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore." And the Raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door; And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming, And the lamplight o'er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor; And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor Shall be lifted Nevermore! -The Raven, Edgar Allen Poe 1 of 10 Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org RECOVER FROM ADDICTION
Addiction in Ghana 2 of 10 Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org RECOVER FROM ADDICTION There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Proverbs 14:12 Pito Akpeteshie Ogogro Cocaine Heroin Ntampi
The Physiology of Addiction 3 of 10 Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org RECOVER FROM ADDICTION The brain resists any disturbance to its neurochemical equilibrium. Like a thermostat, it has set points. If these are forced to change, they are done so very slowly. The brain loves balance!
The Physiology of Addiction 4 of 10 Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org RECOVER FROM ADDICTION When a substance is introduced, the brain immediately notices the chemical change.
The Physiology of Addiction 5 of 10 Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org RECOVER FROM ADDICTION The brain always responds in the opposite direction! REBOUND!
The Physiology of Addiction 6 of 10 Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org RECOVER FROM ADDICTION With repeated use the brain slowly sets a new set point. TOLERANCE! Brain Chemistry is Changed!
The Physiology of Addiction 7 of 10 Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org RECOVER FROM ADDICTION Initially the brain reacts by creating more receptors for substance. But with continued flooding, it will desensitize (ignore) the overabundance of the substance and create less receptors for the substance. Cells are Changed! Daughter cells will continue to have less receptors than started with. Addicts will feel worse than when they started using the substance.
The Roadmap to Recovery 8 of 10 Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org RECOVER FROM ADDICTION The Triune Brain Have you ever seen a crocodile sing its young a lullaby? reptilian (R-Complex) brain Have you ever seen a cat or dog do a crossword puzzle? mammalian (Limbic) brain Humanity can rise above reptilian and mammalian worlds with the advent of the neo- mammalian brain the neocortex. The Frontal Lobe Crown and Glory of Man adorn with laurel wreath, dot it, crown it
The Heart of Recovery 9 of 10 Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org RECOVER FROM ADDICTION Addiction is a metabolic and cellular syndrome that results from a spiritual deception. Substance Use & Abuse is in the limbic system. Talk therapies are limited in their effectiveness as use and abuse of a substance are not primarily thinking problems of the neocortex. Substance Addiction is in the reptilian system. Appeal to emotions in the limbic system or logic in the neocortex system is limited in its effectiveness. RECOVERY REQUIRES ABSTINENCE (Fasting) to help the reptilian brain heal metabolically and cellularly.
10 of 10 Renew the Body Fast from substance Renew the Mind Study the Word, Pray Renew Life New people, places, and purpose Abstinence & Renewal Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org RECOVER FROM ADDICTION RX:The Solution Jesus said, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by eve ry word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God - Matthew 4:4 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.- Psalm 119:105 GodsWord
THANKYOU & GOD BLESSYOU Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org

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  • 1. RECOVER FROM ADDICTION Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self control Proverbs 25:28
  • 2. Your Enemy Seeks to DestroyYou Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door!" Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore." And the Raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door; And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming, And the lamplight o'er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor; And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor Shall be lifted Nevermore! -The Raven, Edgar Allen Poe 1 of 10 Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org RECOVER FROM ADDICTION
  • 3. Addiction in Ghana 2 of 10 Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org RECOVER FROM ADDICTION There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Proverbs 14:12 Pito Akpeteshie Ogogro Cocaine Heroin Ntampi
  • 4. The Physiology of Addiction 3 of 10 Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org RECOVER FROM ADDICTION The brain resists any disturbance to its neurochemical equilibrium. Like a thermostat, it has set points. If these are forced to change, they are done so very slowly. The brain loves balance!
  • 5. The Physiology of Addiction 4 of 10 Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org RECOVER FROM ADDICTION When a substance is introduced, the brain immediately notices the chemical change.
  • 6. The Physiology of Addiction 5 of 10 Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org RECOVER FROM ADDICTION The brain always responds in the opposite direction! REBOUND!
  • 7. The Physiology of Addiction 6 of 10 Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org RECOVER FROM ADDICTION With repeated use the brain slowly sets a new set point. TOLERANCE! Brain Chemistry is Changed!
  • 8. The Physiology of Addiction 7 of 10 Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org RECOVER FROM ADDICTION Initially the brain reacts by creating more receptors for substance. But with continued flooding, it will desensitize (ignore) the overabundance of the substance and create less receptors for the substance. Cells are Changed! Daughter cells will continue to have less receptors than started with. Addicts will feel worse than when they started using the substance.
  • 9. The Roadmap to Recovery 8 of 10 Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org RECOVER FROM ADDICTION The Triune Brain Have you ever seen a crocodile sing its young a lullaby? reptilian (R-Complex) brain Have you ever seen a cat or dog do a crossword puzzle? mammalian (Limbic) brain Humanity can rise above reptilian and mammalian worlds with the advent of the neo- mammalian brain the neocortex. The Frontal Lobe Crown and Glory of Man adorn with laurel wreath, dot it, crown it
  • 10. The Heart of Recovery 9 of 10 Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org RECOVER FROM ADDICTION Addiction is a metabolic and cellular syndrome that results from a spiritual deception. Substance Use & Abuse is in the limbic system. Talk therapies are limited in their effectiveness as use and abuse of a substance are not primarily thinking problems of the neocortex. Substance Addiction is in the reptilian system. Appeal to emotions in the limbic system or logic in the neocortex system is limited in its effectiveness. RECOVERY REQUIRES ABSTINENCE (Fasting) to help the reptilian brain heal metabolically and cellularly.
  • 11. 10 of 10 Renew the Body Fast from substance Renew the Mind Study the Word, Pray Renew Life New people, places, and purpose Abstinence & Renewal Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org RECOVER FROM ADDICTION RX:The Solution Jesus said, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by eve ry word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God - Matthew 4:4 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.- Psalm 119:105 GodsWord
  • 12. THANKYOU & GOD BLESSYOU Contact Me elizabethd@lakepointe.org