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The Addiction Connection (TAC) desires to be inclusive rather than exclusive because the fight against addiction can be overwhelming. We want to gain as many allies in this battle as possible. At the same time, TAC stands upon the wise counsel of God as provided in His Word and will not compromise the truths of Scripture because we seek to glorify God by being faithful to His Word.
The Addiction Connection
Blog & News
Is One Soul Worth It? Team Counseling For Addiction
By: Dr. Mark E. Shaw There is no need to follow the world’s example of counseling if you...
Naloxone Cannot Reverse Every Overdose
By TAC TEAM with Dr. Mark E. Shaw The death certificate from the coroner explains what...
TAC Discord Server (link in post)
Visit: https://discord.gg/mz3UwQhuwW
The REAL Addiction Connection Network… Now in Real-time! (New Discord Channel)
You’re not alone in addiction ministry! We’ve always been about relationships — And this...
Part 2- Does My Addicted Loved One Have a Disease?
By Dr. Mark E. Shaw, with assistance from TAC TEAM "Is Addiction a Disease?" is one of...
Does My Addicted Loved One Have a Disease? – part 1 (of 2)
Cassie[1] was told that her son has a brain disease that caused him to stay in his...
Deliverance from an Addiction – by Howard Eyrich
By Dr. Howard Eyrich Featured image Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash I Samuel 7...
EASTER: The Spiritual Super Bowl
Although some may find it surprising and unconventional to compare the Christian...
Wisdom About Wine
-by Mark E. Shaw with T.A.C. Team LINK to full PODCAST #199 entitled “Wine is a Mocker”...
5 Highlights of 2022
1. We Gathered What a blessing to gather with like-minded women and men at our...
Prayers Answered and Ongoing Prayer Requests
Earlier this year on 2-22-2022, we posted 22 ways to pray for TAC. God answered these...
How I Got Addicted
(written with the assistance of T.A.C. team) Our circumstances squeeze out what...
Celebrating 10 Years of Ministry!
For over 10 years, The Addiction Connection has been offering genuinely biblical...
Removing the Stigma of Addiction
By TAC TEAM with Dr. Mark E. Shaw Our recent fictional scenarios explained that: John...
Fentanyl, Death, and Eternal Life (part 3)
By TAC TEAM with Dr. Mark E. Shaw Part 3 of 3 John, Jake, and Donnie are all in danger...
Fentanyl, Death, and Eternal Life (2 of 3)
By TAC Team with Dr. Mark E. Shaw (Part 2 of 3) In our part 1 post, you read the...
Fentanyl, Death, and Eternal Life (1 of 3)
by TAC TEAM with Dr. Mark E. Shaw Part 1 (of 3) John (age 36) is seeking the same...
Why Does Someone Return to Addictive Choices After a Period of Sobriety?
This article was written with assistance from TAC team Why Does Relapse Occur? Someone...
Transformation From Addiction: A Lifestyle of Praise to God!
Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor, Shirley Crowder, teaches about an eternal...
Does Deep Brain Stimulation Cure Addiction?
By Dr. Mark Shaw Desperation.[1] That’s what seems to be driving the three persons who...
Learning to Trust Christ with Life and Death
By TAC Team Are you afraid of death? What about the fear of a loved one’s death? You are...
HABAKKUK AND HOPE FOR ADDICTION – PART 2
-by TAC TEAM The founder of The Addiction Connection, Dr. Mark E. Shaw, hosted Oliver...
HABAKKUK AND HOPE FOR ADDICTION (Part 1 of 2-part series)
Is there anything practical in the Bible to address addiction? What does God’s Word tell...
What Should the Church Do About Addiction?
It's Christmas Eve and yet I cannot get over the fact that fentanyl is reportedly the #1...
Addicts Make the Best Evangelists
Guest Post by Josh Brunk, Executive Director of Village Mercy Ministries “Addicts make...
TAC Summit 2021: Best One Yet!
Hey Friends, Wow! "Best Summit yet!" is what we heard often and we agree. Jesus was...
Obtain an Addictions Counseling Specialization
As you may have heard in today's podcast, we are thrilled to announce the launch of...
Biblical Program for Women: Through the Gate
Pastor Steve Covington of Through the Gate, a women's residential addiction program,...
Next Steps: Be TRANSFORMED – Addiction Discipleship Program
So, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Cor....