As a teenager, Victor Torres was a gang warlord and heroin addict on New York City's violent streets. Through the ministry of David Wilkerson and Nicky Cruz, Victor had a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ and came to realize that God had a purpose for his life. Victor has spent the last forty-five years helping tens of thousands of young men and women find freedom from drug addiction and gang life. Now, he answers your toughest questions about your addicted loved one. Without pulling punches or promising easy answers, Victor provides wisdom and expertise that can lead you toward success. Some of the questions Victor addresses are...

How can I know if my loved one has a substance abuse problem?

How can I tell the difference between helping and enabling?

What if my loved one refuses to get help?

When should I call the police?

What should we look for in a treatment program?

What can I expect when my loved one comes out of treatment?

How do I prepare for relapse?

God did not create your loved one to be an addict or a loser. On the contrary, God created him or her for a better life. Although, for the moment, it may seem like you are losing your loved one, they still have a God-given destiny and a purpose. No matter how bad the picture may look now, there is always hope.

God Loves Us When We Deserve It the Least

Jim Maxim's gripping true story is proof that miracles do happen-and that victories are won through God's power no matter what odds are against you.

And the odds were stacked high against Jim

* Addicted to alcohol and drugs

* Oppressed by demons

* Battling feelings of worthlessness

* Teetering on the edge of death after a violent car accident

But God had wonderful plans for his life. While Jim was unconscious in the hospital after his car accident, Jesus appeared to him and offered him love, forgiveness, and the power to overcome any obstacle. Nobody-absolutely nobody-is beyond God's reach. You, too, can receive His love, power, hope, and purpose for living, no matter what dark times you are going through. Discover the power of God's all-conquering love in your life.