Addiction can be devastatingly life-destroying. Marriages have been shattered, jobs lost and tragic accidents have happened because of people's addictions. Alcohol and drugs; once they're ingrained in your body as something you have to have, it can be incredibly difficult to be set free again. Professional help may be needed.

Jason Zuidema, Secretary General of the International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA), rarely mentions seafarers without also mentioning their families. Caring is a