Whether it is a martini, marijuana, Marlboro or lemon meringue pie, scripture teaches that all addictions have the same basic effect: they destroy your mind, your money and your mood.
Look at the warnings in Proverbs against two addictions: drunkenness and gluttony.
1. Your mind. Your mind will be led astray and deceived.
"Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler, whoever is led astray by them is not wise." (Proverbs 20:1).
"When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony. Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive." (Proverbs 23:1-3)
2. Your money. Your addiction will drain your finances and leave your poor. "Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, for drunkards and gluttons become poor..." (Proverbs 23:20-21)
3. Your mood. You will suffer sorrow and disgrace. You will descend into depression if you persist in feeding your addiction.
"Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? ... Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes? Those who linger over wine..." (Proverbs 23:29-30).
"...a companion of gluttons disgraces his father." (Proverbs 28:7).