Divine Design, Addiction, and the Spiritual Impact of Substance Use

In this continuing episode of Behind the Scenes of Rescue 180, Rev. Debra Shultz builds on the previous conversation about divine design by going deeper into how addiction affects the human will, the spirit, and personal identity. Rev. Debra explains how substance use can gradually change a person’s personality, character, and moral compass, often leaving families asking where the person they once knew has gone. She speaks candidly about how drugs and alcohol erode relationships, decision making, and emotional stability over time. This episode focuses on how addiction suppresses the will and opens the door to spiritual strongholds and attachments. Rev. Debra emphasizes that while addiction is destructive and evil, the person is not, and restoration is still possible when the will begins to be reclaimed. She also shares how Rescue 180 operates as a wraparound service, offering prevention, education, jail re entry support, recovery resources, emotional support, and prayer for those who want it. The goal remains the same: to help individuals rebuild what has been broken and return to the original blueprint God designed for their lives. This conversation continues the foundation of the series, offering clarity, truth, and hope for those impacted by addiction and those walking alongside them.