Addictions stem from an unhealthy human relationship with unworthy objects, including power. Power is virtuous only when it serves love, as seen in biblical stories where power must always serve love, not the other way around. The power of the Holy Spirit is akin to a seed in a gardener's hand, requiring patience and tenderness for slow and invisible growth. The gifts of the Spirit are meant to serve the work of the kingdom by nurturing and loving individuals in their deepest pain.
The Gifts of the Spirit means signs, wonders, and miracles; and the greatest miracle of all just might be living in a community of love. From Genesis 11v1-9 and Acts 2v1-12.