Leadership Mark Shaw D.Min, Biblical Counseling, CADAC II, ACBC, TAC Founder & President Dr. Mark E. Shaw, Founder of The Addiction Connection, is an ordained minister and author over 28 published resources. Starting his counseling career in residential addiction treatment and medication-assisted treatment centers in Mobile, Alabama, Mark was introduced to Biblical Counseling in 1999….
Psychostimulants By Louis Samaritano, Certified Biblical Counselor, DBS, ACBC, IABC, CABC. What are Psychostimulants? Psychostimulants include drugs such as Ritalin, Adderall, Dexedrine, or Concerta. These drugs are prescribed to treat DSM-5 disorders such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). These drugs are also for treating narcolepsy, which is chronic drowsiness. However, many people…
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by TAC TEAM with Dr. Mark E. Shaw Part 1 (of 3) John (age 36) is seeking the same high from his usual drug of choice from one of his usual dealers. Jake (age 15) is experimenting with vaping for the first time. His friend at school gives it to him so he can “stay focused” as he…
By Dr. Mark Shaw Desperation.[1] That’s what seems to be driving the three persons who have submitted to a surgical brain procedure called DBS to potentially solve their cravings for illicit drugs. DBS stands for Deep Brain Stimulation: a nickel sized hole is cut into the top of the head and a millimeter wide wire…
to proclaim the truth about addictions, that… “the behavior is habitual sin that is so automatic that it appears to be “compulsive,” but the behavior is really planned in advance and rooted in your own thought life. To change your thoughts, and behaviors, a distinction must be drawn between the words “compulsive” and “habitual.” (Shaw, p.25) [3]
Advent: Meditations for Addicts by Mark Shaw & Shirley Crowder – Read for Free with Kindle Unlimited! “In one very factual way, encouraging one another to keep Christ central in Christmas is rather naive. CHRIST is central in CHRISTmas! Christmas is totally dependent upon Christ. The very word, Christmas, has no meaning without Christ.” –…
By Mark E. Shaw, D.Min. This post originally appeared on the Biblical Counseling Coalition by Mark E. Shaw on April 29, 2015. It has been reposted with permission. With over 2 billion people worldwide lacking access to a Christian person, an evangelical church, and even a Bible, there is a serious need for the…
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