According to the writer of Proverbs, a person who abuses alcohol has “needless bruises;” in other words, he injures himself, either accidentally or deliberately. The writer of Proverbs goes on to say the alcohol abuser has “bloodshot eyes” and “sees strange sights”- another way to describe hallucinations. The “mind imagines confusing things," and the person feels “like one sleeping on the high seas, lying on top of the rigging."
Further, the Biblical writer states that as the effects wear off, the alcohol abuser will feel as though someone has hit them, but he doesn’t remember it. And, his first conscious thought upon awakening is “when will I wake up so that I can find another drink?”
In the New Testament, Paul had to admonish the early church about first arrivers to the church suppers drinking so much wine (this was before the institution of Communion or “Lord’s Supper” as it is practiced in the Christian churches today) that some were already drunk before others had even begun to eat and were in a drunken state before services had begun. Paul explained that this was not how it was to be done, and gave instructions for the proper observance of Communion/Lord’s Supper.
So, it is evident that alcohol abuse is nothing new. What can be considered “new” is the fact that alcohol rehabilitation is now available. An alcohol rehab program can be implemented for those who abuse alcohol or have an alcohol addiction. In some facilities, medical attention can be given to the “needless bruises” while the patient is participating in the program, so that there is no delay in starting treatment.
By logging on to http://www.drugaddictionrecovery.net/ or calling 1-866-923-1134, a person can find help for the age-old problem of alcohol abuse. Upon completion of an alcohol rehab program, a person will be able to live a sober life in today’s modern world.
(This article is not intended to espouse or endorse any particular religion or religious views. Rather, the examples are given only to support the topic. Quoted words or passages are from the New International Version translation of the Holy Bible.)
