Simply as law-abiding citizens Christians may escape many of the problems that plague others who skirt the law. Christian parents, then, by both precept and example must live and emphasize the importance of obedience to God's authority granted to the state and country and those in authority. When addiction is likely to occur as the result of medical treatment, the use of other non-addicting medication ought always to be sought, if available. A Christian shouldn't be using drugs that distort his perception. They can easily mislead him to make wrong, sinful responses.
Erroneous data growing out of intoxication or disperception can lead to false judgments and actions.
A Christian shouldn't use drugs as a substitute for responsible action in solving life's problems God's way. A Christian is not to rely upon distorted perceptual experiences and mastery by a chemical as a means of discovering truth or entering into a religious experience. That kind of attitude shows rebellion against God, since it substitutes drugs for the study of the Scriptures and the true worship of the triune God. Truth and true worship are incompatible with the intoxication experience.