I constantly look at the consequences of my heroin habit, and I’m shocked I keep going back to it. Why do I do this?

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...
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?

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...
I constantly look at the consequences of my heroin habit, and I’m shocked I keep going back to it. Why do I do this?

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...
I constantly look at the consequences of my heroin habit, and I’m shocked I keep going back to it. Why do I do this?

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...
I constantly look at the consequences of my heroin habit, and I’m shocked I keep going back to it. Why do I do this?

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...
I constantly look at the consequences of my heroin habit, and I’m shocked I keep going back to it. Why do I do this?

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...
I constantly look at the consequences of my heroin habit, and I’m shocked I keep going back to it. Why do I do this?

When I go to AA, they keep saying that “once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic.” While I do think I am an alcoholic, if I can find a way to stop, am I still one after that?

by | Nov 7, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions When I go to AA, they keep saying that “once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic.” While I do think I am an alcoholic, if I can find a way to stop, am I still one after that? In the passage below taken from The Freedom Model...
I constantly look at the consequences of my heroin habit, and I’m shocked I keep going back to it. Why do I do this?

I saw your site and your line about the trap caught my eye. I feel trapped. I feel like everyone around me thinks I will never get over this too. How do I escape this nightmare?

by | Nov 7, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions I saw your site and your line about the trap caught my eye. I feel trapped. I feel like everyone around me thinks I will never get over this too. How do I escape this nightmare? In simple terms, by thinking differently. Of...
I constantly look at the consequences of my heroin habit, and I’m shocked I keep going back to it. Why do I do this?

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...
I constantly look at the consequences of my heroin habit, and I’m shocked I keep going back to it. Why do I do this?

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...
I constantly look at the consequences of my heroin habit, and I’m shocked I keep going back to it. Why do I do this?

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?...
I constantly look at the consequences of my heroin habit, and I’m shocked I keep going back to it. Why do I do this?

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...
I constantly look at the consequences of my heroin habit, and I’m shocked I keep going back to it. Why do I do this?

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...
I constantly look at the consequences of my heroin habit, and I’m shocked I keep going back to it. Why do I do this?

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...
I constantly look at the consequences of my heroin habit, and I’m shocked I keep going back to it. Why do I do this?

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...
I constantly look at the consequences of my heroin habit, and I’m shocked I keep going back to it. Why do I do this?

I have depression. I was diagnosed when I was young, and I now have a severe drinking problem. I can’t figure out if depression causes alcoholism, or if my alcoholism causes my depression. Which is it?

by | Nov 1, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions I have depression. I was diagnosed when I was young, and I now have a severe drinking problem. I can’t figure out if depression causes alcoholism, or if my alcoholism causes my depression. Which is it? You are asking a...

Does poverty cause addiction?

by | Nov 1, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions Does poverty cause addiction? First it is important to note that there are no external causes of addiction. There are reasons that individuals internally decide to use heavily (living in poverty might be one of them) – but...
I constantly look at the consequences of my heroin habit, and I’m shocked I keep going back to it. Why do I do this?

What are the causes of addiction?

by | Nov 1, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions What are the causes of addiction? In order to answer your question, we must first define the word – causes, and then see if that is the correct term to explain why people use substances heavily. In Chapter 5 of The...
I constantly look at the consequences of my heroin habit, and I’m shocked I keep going back to it. Why do I do this?

Isn’t Addiction Genetic?

by | Nov 1, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions Isn’t Addiction Genetic? In a word – NO. Take a look from Chapter 3 of The Freedom Model for Addictions: “Many of our readers as well as their family members are convinced that addiction “runs in their family” and that there...
I constantly look at the consequences of my heroin habit, and I’m shocked I keep going back to it. Why do I do this?

How Do I Resist Craving?

by | Nov 1, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions How Do I Resist Craving? To answer your question, you must first understand what a craving is from a logical standpoint. The Freedom Model for Addictions addresses this: “You don’t get cravings; rather, you actively crave, so...
A friend of mine was talking with me today and started talking about this book. She then tried to explain the recovery society you talk about in it. Can you tell me about this – I’m not getting it.

A friend of mine was talking with me today and started talking about this book. She then tried to explain the recovery society you talk about in it. Can you tell me about this – I’m not getting it.

by | Nov 1, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions A friend of mine was talking with me today and started talking about this book. She then tried to explain the recovery society you talk about in it. Can you tell me about this – I’m not getting it. Yes, we can. Here is a...
I constantly look at the consequences of my heroin habit, and I’m shocked I keep going back to it. Why do I do this?

I’ve been in and out of rehabs and 12 Step groups for years. I want to be sober, but in order to do that do I still need to be in recovery forever? Do I still need to go to meetings?

by | Oct 31, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions I’ve been in and out of rehabs and 12 Step groups for years. I want to be sober, but in order to do that do I still need to be in recovery forever? Do I still need to go to meetings? The answer lies in two things – the...
I constantly look at the consequences of my heroin habit, and I’m shocked I keep going back to it. Why do I do this?

As a person who comes from a dysfunctional family, how do I get over my addiction? Do I need to replace my use with other activities, and do I need to fix my family life if I want to overcome my addictions for good? In other words, do I need a plan for my recovery? Does this make sense?

by | Oct 31, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions As a person who comes from a dysfunctional family, how do I get over my addiction? Do I need to replace my use with other activities, and do I need to fix my family life if I want to overcome my addictions for good? In other...

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