A priest helped her see her drinking problem. Talks with Jesus kept her sober. She’s not the only one
- Posted on March 2, 2026
- By CNN
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A priest helped her see her drinking problem. Talks with Jesus kept her sober. She’s not the only one

New research suggests that kind of connection may help others, too. A study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry in February found that a person’s spiritual belief or a steady religious practice had a protective effect from addiction.