For people of every faith or none whether you take alcohol or drugs is a big deal. But the rules vary wildly, even within a tradition. Some Christians include alcohol as a core part of their most sacred ritual, but other Christians forbid its use altogether. How come?

James Carleton dives into what helps people choose to use, and how to stop.

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Is drug addiction a medical issue, or a criminal one? Anglican commentator Peter Hitchens says drug users are a blight on society, and punishments for drug use should be more severe, not less.

As the war on drugs rages, some Christian churches are moving away from Puritanical attitudes of the past, and its having an effect on government policy. Safe injecting rooms and medical marijuana are two policy areas endorsed by some religious groups but of course not everyone agrees.

Meanwhile at Alcoholics Anonymous, members pray the Serenity Prayer but many members are atheists. So, who are they praying to?

Some faiths are incredibly strict when it comes to substance use. For Bahais drugs, and alcohol are absolutely forbidden, and Mormons even swear off tea and coffee.

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