Addiction pertains to the feeling of not wanting to stop doing a particular that because you think it gives pleasure and enjoyment to you and it is mostly bad things people gets addicted to.Yes, for sure it may not be easy to get rid of addictions especially if one is addicted to alcohol and other harmful substances but the truth is that whether we like it or not we must stop it if we want to make it to the kingdom of God. It is usually said that too much of anything is bad. That's is what addiction pertains to especially addiction to harmful substances like alcohol and cocaine and this gradual affect the body system and destroy useful cells in the body needed to carry out life processes.
To curb addiction, as a Christian we need to focus our mind on God to guide us in all our actions so that we shall not be led astray by the devil. We should always worship him and study his words, follow his commandments. We should not be deceived by the pleasure, enjoyments and so called satisfaction gotten from high consumption of alcohol. Some people usually say they feel relaxed and active when they take alcohol after experiencing a difficult situation. They do not know the amount of health issues they are exposing themselves to. Instead of them to look unto God and ask for his divine mercy, pray and work in his ministry and put the devil to shame.
In conclusion, to handle addiction is to follow the path of God, seek his guidance and pray unto him and you would come out with testimony.