Originally Posted by JinnKai

That's a line I've heard before, and although fallacious, it's only fair. If you're unable to break an addiction without in a belief in something other than yourself, then you shouldn't be an atheist. Please be religious, if that's what it requires to break your addiction.

Atheism is reserved for those strong enough to take the hard route; if you need an easier route, then by all means be religious - I won't hold it against you at all.