I heard the Freedom Model is taught at The Freedom Model Retreats. I have a quick question – what happens after they go home from the retreats? Won’t they crave more once they are out of the retreat bubble?

I heard the Freedom Model is taught at The Freedom Model Retreats. I have a quick question – what happens after they go home from the retreats? Won’t they crave more once they are out of the retreat bubble?

by | Nov 24, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions I heard the Freedom Model is taught at The Freedom Model Retreats. I have a quick question – what happens after they go home from the retreats? Won’t they crave more once they are out of the retreat bubble? That is entirely...
I heard the Freedom Model is taught at The Freedom Model Retreats. I have a quick question – what happens after they go home from the retreats? Won’t they crave more once they are out of the retreat bubble?

How can you say that addiction is a “construct” when we know that dopamine is affected in the brain? Doesn’t the changes in dopamine and serotonin cause people to keep chasing the high?

by | Nov 24, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions How can you say that addiction is a “construct” when we know that dopamine is affected in the brain? Doesn’t the changes in dopamine and serotonin cause people to keep chasing the high? Dopamine and serotonin levels are...
I heard the Freedom Model is taught at The Freedom Model Retreats. I have a quick question – what happens after they go home from the retreats? Won’t they crave more once they are out of the retreat bubble?

The drugs we have today are so much more addictive than they were 20 years ago when we grew up. I think your book avoids this reality, and is irresponsible because of it. Please stop saying people can easily get over an addiction. That might just get someone killed!

by | Nov 24, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions The drugs we have today are so much more addictive than they were 20 years ago when we grew up. I think your book avoids this reality, and is irresponsible because of it. Please stop saying people can easily get over an...
Can alcohol, heroin, or other drugs lower inhibitions?

Can alcohol, heroin, or other drugs lower inhibitions?

by | Nov 24, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions Can alcohol, heroin, or other drugs lower inhibitions? No, pharmacologically, substances do not change the content of our mind’s thoughts. The Freedom Model for Addictions does a fantastic job of covering this topic in...
I heard the Freedom Model is taught at The Freedom Model Retreats. I have a quick question – what happens after they go home from the retreats? Won’t they crave more once they are out of the retreat bubble?

My daughter has been to 3 rehabs. I swear that every time she goes, she gets worse, not better. But I do understand that when she gets out she needs to avoid triggers. So what’s going on here, and how can she hide from the drugs?

by | Nov 24, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions My daughter has been to 3 rehabs. I swear that every time she goes, she gets worse, not better. But I do understand that when she gets out she needs to avoid triggers. So what’s going on here, and how can she hide from the...
I heard the Freedom Model is taught at The Freedom Model Retreats. I have a quick question – what happens after they go home from the retreats? Won’t they crave more once they are out of the retreat bubble?

Do sedatives or downers or heroin relieve stress?

by | Nov 24, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions In a word, no. Drugs affect the physical body and physical brain, but they do not change a person’s motivation or the content of their thoughts. This idea that drugs change what you think is a massive myth in our...
Because you guys talk about moderating drinking, and moderate drug use, it makes you sound a lot like Harm Reduction. Is it the same thing?

I just got my third DUI, and my wife left me and took the kids. Sometimes the only way I feel I can get by, is to drink. I drink wine and sometimes abuse my xanax when things get too stressful– but I’m exhausted. Does the Freedom Model help with situations like mine?

by | Nov 16, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions I just got my third DUI, and my wife left me and took the kids. Sometimes the only way I feel I can get by, is to drink. I drink wine and sometimes abuse my xanax when things get too stressful– but I’m exhausted. Does the...
Because you guys talk about moderating drinking, and moderate drug use, it makes you sound a lot like Harm Reduction. Is it the same thing?

When I drink beer and wine it calms me, but when I drink whiskey or any hard liquor for that matter, I get mean. Does this mean I should always avoid the hard stuff, or will the freedom model show me how to drink responsibly?

by | Nov 16, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions When I drink beer and wine it calms me, but when I drink whiskey or any hard liquor for that matter, I get mean. Does this mean I should always avoid the hard stuff, or will the freedom model show me how to drink responsibly?...
Because you guys talk about moderating drinking, and moderate drug use, it makes you sound a lot like Harm Reduction. Is it the same thing?

I’ve had trauma and deep depression for years. These bouts create serious drinking and pain pill abuse. Where can I find resources to deal with my depression so I can finally quit drinking and taking pills?

by | Nov 16, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions I’ve had trauma and deep depression for years. These bouts create serious drinking and pain pill abuse. Where can I find resources to deal with my depression so I can finally quit drinking and taking pills? This is a common...
Because you guys talk about moderating drinking, and moderate drug use, it makes you sound a lot like Harm Reduction. Is it the same thing?

I’ve been shooting heroin for many years and I’ve OD’ed 3 times. The last one, I was revived with Narcan. I know that heroin is the worst drug, the most addictive. So how does the Freedom Model help me stop shooting up?

by | Nov 16, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions I’ve been shooting heroin for many years and I’ve OD’ed 3 times. The last one, I was revived with Narcan. I know that heroin is the worst drug, the most addictive. So how does the Freedom Model help me stop shooting up? The...
Can alcohol, heroin, or other drugs lower inhibitions?

I’m really struggling at this stage of my life. I’m recently divorced, have 2 kids I’m raising alone, and I find myself drinking way too much. It’s not uncommon for me to drink a bottle of wine at a sitting. Whenever I feel stressed, I drink and it helps. How do I stop this trend; my kids have recently started to complain about it?

by | Nov 16, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions I’m really struggling at this stage of my life. I’m recently divorced, have 2 kids I’m raising alone, and I find myself drinking way too much. It’s not uncommon for me to drink a bottle of wine at a sitting. Whenever I feel...
Because you guys talk about moderating drinking, and moderate drug use, it makes you sound a lot like Harm Reduction. Is it the same thing?

I need to be in recovery. I know your book says that it isn’t needed, but without being careful I will go back to using. I’ve been sober for 2 yrs, and recovery was my path there. I’m not sure I believe that recovery isn’t needed, and I think it is dangerous to say so.

by | Nov 16, 2017 | Uncategorized

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions I need to be in recovery. I know your book says that it isn’t needed, but without being careful I will go back to using. I’ve been sober for 2 yrs, and recovery was my path there. I’m not sure I believe that recovery isn’t...
Because you guys talk about moderating drinking, and moderate drug use, it makes you sound a lot like Harm Reduction. Is it the same thing?

I’ve been looking through your site and I do not see any mention of character defects being the cause of addiction or alcoholism. Do you guys not know that this is a fundamental cause of these problems?

by | Nov 8, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions I’ve been looking through your site and I do not see any mention of character defects being the cause of addiction or alcoholism. Do you guys not know that this is a fundamental cause of these problems? I am assuming you are...
Because you guys talk about moderating drinking, and moderate drug use, it makes you sound a lot like Harm Reduction. Is it the same thing?

I have been going to AA for nearly 8 years, and I just relapsed again. I’ve tried sober coaches, the 12 Steps, sober living, 3 rehabs. It’s just ridiculous. I’m at the end. What do people like me do?

by | Nov 8, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions I have been going to AA for nearly 8 years, and I just relapsed again. I’ve tried sober coaches, the 12 Steps, sober living, 3 rehabs. It’s just ridiculous. I’m at the end. What do people like me do? You are not alone. You...
Because you guys talk about moderating drinking, and moderate drug use, it makes you sound a lot like Harm Reduction. Is it the same thing?

How do I quit using heroin and methamphetamine?

by | Nov 7, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions How do I quit using heroin and methamphetamine? Chapter 14 of The Freedom Model for Addictions talks about this in a way that people find quite helpful. However, because we do not have the space to place all 400+ pages of...
Because you guys talk about moderating drinking, and moderate drug use, it makes you sound a lot like Harm Reduction. Is it the same thing?

I don’t believe in the disease theory. It makes no sense. But that doesn’t mean I don’t need recovery. I need the tools to stay sober. But on your site you talk about the recovery trap. What gives?

by | Nov 7, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions I don’t believe in the disease theory. It makes no sense. But that doesn’t mean I don’t need recovery. I need the tools to stay sober. But on your site you talk about the recovery trap. What gives? Yes, over the past 3...
Because you guys talk about moderating drinking, and moderate drug use, it makes you sound a lot like Harm Reduction. Is it the same thing?

I saw your website and was a bit shocked. I’ve been in therapy for many years reviewing my past, and looking for the causes of my addiction. I feel like I’ve made some progress, but when I read some of the website, I realized that truthfully I’ve been spinning my wheels for years. The cause of my addiction is still unknown – can you help me?

by | Nov 7, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions I saw your website and was a bit shocked. I’ve been in therapy for many years reviewing my past, and looking for the causes of my addiction. I feel like I’ve made some progress, but when I read some of the website, I realized...
Because you guys talk about moderating drinking, and moderate drug use, it makes you sound a lot like Harm Reduction. Is it the same thing?

My family is pushing me to go to another rehab. I literally hate the 12 Steps, I hate rehab, and I do not want to go back? How do I get my family to accept me and my want to go somewhere else?

by | Nov 6, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions My family is pushing me to go to another rehab. I literally hate the 12 Steps, I hate rehab, and I do not want to go back? How do I get my family to accept me and my want to go somewhere else? Over the past 3 decades, we have...
Because you guys talk about moderating drinking, and moderate drug use, it makes you sound a lot like Harm Reduction. Is it the same thing?

I have a son in college who has been struggling with what we think is a Xanax addiction. At least that what we think it is. How do we get him into a rehab when he has told us he doesn’t have a problem? Can we force him to go?

by | Nov 6, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions I have a son in college who has been struggling with what we think is a Xanax addiction. At least that what we think it is. How do we get him into a rehab when he has told us he doesn’t have a problem? Can we force him to go?...
Because you guys talk about moderating drinking, and moderate drug use, it makes you sound a lot like Harm Reduction. Is it the same thing?

I went to rehab and I feel worse off. Before I went, I did not think my problem with drinking was that bad. But after I got out, I binge worse, and now I feel addicted. What’s going on and how do I get past this?

by | Nov 6, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions I went to rehab and I feel worse off. Before I went, I did not think my problem with drinking was that bad. But after I got out, I binge worse, and now I feel addicted. What’s going on and how do I get past this? Your issue...
Because you guys talk about moderating drinking, and moderate drug use, it makes you sound a lot like Harm Reduction. Is it the same thing?

I looked through your websites and I agree drug addiction and alcoholism is not a disease. But I do think it is a lack of control and strength. I’ve certainly felt weak and made the choice to get high again. So I think you are a bit off base here.

by | Nov 6, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions I looked through your websites and I agree drug addiction and alcoholism is not a disease. But I do think it is a lack of control and strength. I’ve certainly felt weak and made the choice to get high again. So I think you...
Because you guys talk about moderating drinking, and moderate drug use, it makes you sound a lot like Harm Reduction. Is it the same thing?

Does mental illness cause addiction?

by | Nov 1, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions Does mental illness cause addiction? The answer can be found in Chapter 6 of The Freedom Model for Addictions: “The recovery ideology of “underlying causes” has these people completely confused. According to the Surgeon...
Because you guys talk about moderating drinking, and moderate drug use, it makes you sound a lot like Harm Reduction. Is it the same thing?

I had a traumatic youth. It was extremely stressful and chaotic, and drugs became my answer. Today, I still find myself getting high as I try to deal with my traumatic past and lost relationships and my guilt. How do I deal with stress and trauma and also stay clean?

by | Nov 1, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions I had a traumatic youth. It was extremely stressful and chaotic, and drugs became my answer. Today, I still find myself getting high as I try to deal with my traumatic past and lost relationships and my guilt. How do I deal...

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