Ok, the crux of the matter
Addiction has nothing to do with spirituality. Even I will admit there is value in spirituality. Still, the only treatment these days, by and large, is to admit you have some spiritual defects and thereby get cured.
Why, oh why, must we be saddled down with this albatross? I've read the book called "Noonday Demons." A couple of hundred years ago they locked people up for being depressed. It's taken ALL THIS TIME to figure out that those of us who ARE depressed have a brain problem. Why, oh why, can't more strides be made with respect to the whole issue of addiction?
I so long for the day in which this whole thing will be figured out to be an imbalance in neurotransmitters. Until that time, I just have to plod along. Worst thing is, it won't even come in my lifetime.
I write this as I just got an email telling me to turn it all over and relinquish myself to God - to cure everything. Sigh.