1. Addiction and its Root Causes Rosemount Bible Church: April 25, 2009 Michael Tso, M.D. Chief Training Officer, His Mansion Ministries

2. Emily, Francesca 12, Viviana 10, Dawson 8, Garrison 5

4. Addiction: persistent compulsive use of a substance known by the user to be harmful (Webster)

5. Substance dependence is a cluster of cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms indicating that the individual continues use of the substance despite substance-related problems. There is a pattern of repeated self-administration that usually results in tolerance, withdrawal, compulsive drug-taking behavior. (DSM IV)

6. Addiction occurs as a result of our need to worship and to satisfy the thirst of our hearts to worship. (Michael Tso, et al)

8. Tolerance Withdrawal Compulsive Behavior

9. Pain Instability Lack of Acceptance

10. Fragmentation Families Sexuality Control

11. The Challenge: Ask God if there is something or someone who has captured your heart in such a way that is supplanted the worship of God in your life?