Derek experienced addiction at a young age, how Christ’s atonement helped turn his life around.

Derek experienced addiction at a young age, how Christ’s atonement helped turn his life around.

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“A lot of people hear my story and they’re like, wow, you used heroin? Like what programs did you go through? And with my story, I’m not recommending this to people that have true addictions, but the gospel was my recovery. It really was. I’m not saying to just read your scriptures and you’re fine. Seek professional help, go to AA, NA — there’s all these amazing programs. But for me, I didn’t do that stuff. I went back to church. I engulfed myself in the gospel. There’s a quote by Elder Packer, he says: studying the gospel will change behavior faster than a study of behavior can change behavior. I’m living proof of that. Again, not saying everybody should do that, but that was my recovery. God can change you. I’m a changed person because of God and Jesus Christ and the gospel. And I am so grateful.”

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