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#109 - "Concept Creep" (Dr. Shaw)
#109 - "Concept Creep" (Dr. Shaw)
#109 - "Concept Creep" (Dr. Shaw)
Wednesday 7th April 2021
Dive into 'Concept Creep' and its impact on addiction from a biblical perspective on The Addiction Connection Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Rethinking Addiction: The Impact of Concept Creep
Those kinds of things are in the bible explicitly. They describe what's happening, but they have no prescription because there's no analysis, there's no explanation of the heart.
Imagine a world where the definition of addiction keeps expanding, covering more behaviors than ever before. In this thought-provoking episode of 'The Addiction Connection Podcast', Dr. Mark E. Shaw, CJ McMurry, and Jim Quigley tackle the idea of 'Concept Creep'. This term, coined by psychologists, describes how the boundaries of what constitutes harm and pathology have broadened over time. But is this expansion helpful or does it muddy the waters of understanding addiction?
Using Proverbs 26:4 as a starting point, Dr. Shaw argues that while psychology may see this as progress, it often misses the deeper insights offered by biblical principles. The hosts caution against adopting secular terminology without critical evaluation, suggesting that it may lead to misguided labeling and a victimhood mentality. They discuss how the term 'addiction' has stretched to include not just substance dependence but also behavioral and habitual actions.
By emphasizing biblical terminology, they provide a more stable foundation for understanding these issues. This episode dives deep into the overlap between compulsive behaviors and substance abuse, offering a fresh perspective grounded in faith. Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights into how we define and approach these challenges.