The god of Meth

One decision. One addiction. One God who never stops calling us home.

Mark believed meth would solve his problems. Instead, it stole everything—his health, his friendships, his future, and nearly his life. As the seductive voice of "Jez" reminds him of every false promise, a faithful friend refuses to give up, pointing him back to the only source of lasting hope.

The god of Meth is a gripping 10-minute Christian drama that honestly confronts addiction while proclaiming the freedom found in Jesus Christ. Ideal for churches, youth groups, recovery ministries, schools, and community outreach, this powerful script reminds audiences that no addiction is greater than God's grace.

• Run Time: Approximately 10 minutes
• Cast: 3 actors (male or female)
• Set: Simple stage / minimal set
• Props: Knife
• Costumes: Contemporary clothing
• Sound: None required
• Theme: Addiction, methamphetamine, temptation, redemption, God's grace
• Bible Reference: Ephesians 4:18
• Audience: Teen through adult
• Performance Rights: Royalty-free with your DramaShare purchase or membership
• Setting: Modern day

 

Sample Script

Mark (holding a knife, screaming)
Jez, you lied to me!

Jez (laughs)
Fool, what's the knife for? You know you haven't got the will to use the knife on me. I'm the only true friend you've ever had.

(Stacy enters, shocked by what she sees.)

Mark (shouting)
You'll see what this knife is for! I'll show you!

(Mark tries to stand.)

Stacy
Mark, you know me. I'm Stacy. We've known each other a long time. I need you to put the knife down.

Mark
No, Stacy! I will not! She lied to me... she lied!

Stacy
We can talk about that later. But first, you have to give me the knife.

Mark
Tell her, Jez! Tell her how you lied to me!

Jez
I didn't lie. You said you needed help... and I gave you exactly what you asked for.

Stacy
All I understand is that if you don't give me the knife, things are only going to get worse. Give it to me... now.

(Stacy slowly approaches Mark, gently taking the knife from his hand. Mark begins to cry.)

Stacy
Mark, come with me. There are people who can help you.

Jez
Sure, Mark... go with the do-gooder. We both know you'll come crawling back to me. You're a reject, and I own you.

Mark
Jez... I wish you'd stabbed me with a knife. I could have handled that... but this...

Jez
It was you who came to me, begging for help.

Mark
I didn't ask to be... destroyed.

Stacy
Mark... please.

Jez: Mark knows I am the only one who can give him the help he needs!
Remember Mark. You said you couldn’t make it through your exams without help.

Mark: But when you . . .

Jez: You said you couldn’t concentrate . . . and my cure gave you increased attention.

Mark is picking at his face and arms, moving, showing he is itchy all over his body

Mark: Yes but . . .

Jez: You said you hated the way you look, that you were overweight, and I helped
decrease your appetite.

Mark: Now I have no appetite.

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