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#12904 How Can I Help a Cousin Overcome Addiction and Find Faith? - Scott Weeman
Catholic Answers Live discussed practical ways to support relatives recovering from addiction and finding faith in a recent episode. The program addressed how to assist a cousin who is enthusiastic about the faith after overcoming addiction.
The discussion covered the moral implications of addiction, including whether addiction qualifies as a mortal sin or if there is a transitional position during the healing process. Participants also explored how addiction affects personal beliefs about God and how to distinguish between a drinking vice and an addiction. Other topics included the difference between lust and admiring beauty, as well as advice for those struggling to quit smoking for health reasons.
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