Understanding Your Substance Use is a compassionate, faith-based journaling guide designed to help readers break free from the cycle of substance use through biblical wisdom and reflective practice. Authored by Angela W. Startz, MAHSC, CMCLC, this book draws on Christian principles to uncover the root causes of substance use, addressing misbeliefs such as fear of failure, rejection, guilt, and shame. Through eight structured steps, readers explore triggers, habits, and rewards, learning to replace destructive coping mechanisms with healthier, God-honoring strategies. Inspired by stories like Rob’s and Brittany’s, the journal emphasizes that God’s grace offers freedom from shame and hope for renewal.
 
This resource empowers readers to renew their minds, meet inherent needs like validation and connection, and embrace God’s truths of justification, reconciliation, propitiation, and regeneration. Ideal for personal reflection or group study, Understanding Your Substance Use is a vital tool for those seeking emotional and spiritual healing, while underscoring the importance of professional mental health support.