by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Mar 17, 2022 | 12 Step Program, 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Culture, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Drug Treatment, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Do I Need to Go to Drug Rehab? Many people struggling with addiction find themselves asking the question. Do I need to go to drug rehab? To answer such a question, one must first know what drug rehab is, what it isn’t, and what...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Mar 10, 2022 | 12 Step Program, 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Culture, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Deconstructing the Loss of Control Myth The crux of the addiction disease theory is that substance users cross a line where their substance use becomes involuntary. In other words, they continue to drink or use drugs against their will....
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Mar 4, 2022 | 12 Step Program, 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Culture, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast How We Walked Out of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) In this episode Mark Scheeren and Michelle Dunbar tell the story of how they slowly left the cult of Alcoholics Anonymous. Having grown up in AA, it took them several years to leave AA and...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Feb 28, 2022 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Articles, Non 12 Step Programs, Relapse Prevention, Research, Uncategorized
“Why do you guys have to bash AA so much?” For more than 30 years I’ve heard people say this, or something like it to me and my colleagues here at the Freedom Model. It’s an interesting question. Curiously, the wording of this inquiry is almost always the same, even...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Feb 17, 2022 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Culture, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Stop Calling Addiction a Battle! There are not too many things worse than feeling like you’re in a battle with yourself within your own mind. It’s time to stop calling addiction a battle! It isn’t but this belief that it is makes it...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Feb 10, 2022 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Culture, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Are You Waiting for Someone to Fix You? When people seek help for addiction, they usually have a belief that someone or something outside of themselves must fix them. They’ve been told they are powerless, they are disordered, and...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Feb 2, 2022 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Culture, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Focus on Figuring out What You Want Trying to solve a substance use problem can be challenging enough without having to constantly deal with the opinions and demands of others. Becoming overly concerned with what others think of you can...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jan 24, 2022 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Culture, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast It’s OK If You Need More Help When people find The Freedom Model for Addictions and they read or hear us say that no one needs treatment and that they already have everything inside themselves to stop their addiction, this may lead them...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jan 14, 2022 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Articles, Non 12 Step Programs, Relapse Prevention, Research, Uncategorized
For the past few years there has been a movement that began largely on social media called Dry January. This is where people pledge to remain abstinent from alcohol for the entire month of January. Certainly there are health benefits to not drinking, especially if you...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jan 13, 2022 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Culture, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast It’s Time to Ditch the 1930’s Folklore Approach to Addiction Alcoholics Anonymous and treatment based on its illogical dogma have been successful only in creating a worldwide cult based on fear. Not only does AA not help tens of...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Dec 30, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Culture, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Escaping the Recovery Trap and Creating The Freedom Model Freedom Model co-authors Mark Scheeren, Steven Slate, and Michelle Dunbar once identified themselves as “addicts in recovery”. In this episode, Mark and Michelle talk about their...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Dec 22, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Philosophy, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Culture, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holidays, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Maybe It’s Time to Just Be Yourself! How much time and energy do you spend worrying about what others think of you? Whether it’s your family, your co-workers, your friends, neighbors, or even people on social media, the stress and...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Dec 13, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Philosophy, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Culture, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holidays, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Devalue Drugs and Alcohol and Solve Your Addiction “I need alcohol for ___________” “I need drugs for __________” You fill in the blanks. This is addiction; when you feel like you need substances. Our culture imbues drugs and alcohol...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Dec 2, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Philosophy, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holidays, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Ditch the Alca-Thons and Stop Stressing About the Holidays! The recovery world paints the holidays in the most negative light possible. You’re supposed to fear this time of year because it’s a veritable trigger-palooza! The holidays can...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Nov 26, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Philosophy, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Justifying Substance Use with Self-Created Drama You had a spat with your co-worker, then you go home and your spouse starts to nag you about something they had asked you to do weeks ago. You know that you put it off, then forgot to do...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Nov 15, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Philosophy, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Do You Believe Your Life Can Be Better? Are you still struggling with heavy substance use? It might be that you want to change your preference, but you don’t really believe that you can. You just might believe that your life...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Nov 5, 2021 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Articles, Non 12 Step Programs, Relapse Prevention, Research, Uncategorized
“Drinking makes my stress go away.” “I get things done when I do meth. It makes me motivated.” “Drinking makes me more social, I don’t feel so nervous when I’m buzzed up.” “I can say the things I normally can’t say. Substances help with my lack of assertiveness.”...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Nov 3, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Philosophy, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Focus On Benefits of Change and Move On From Addiction When people are trying to change their substance use, the addiction treatment model is to focus on the negative consequences you’ve experienced and will keep experiencing due...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Oct 27, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Philosophy, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Helping Your Loved One Struggling With Addiction Massive misinformation about addiction harms families of those who are struggling as much as it harms the substance user. In this Episode of The Addiction Solution, Freedom Model...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Oct 13, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Philosophy, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast You Don’t Have to Quit! “When you think you must do something, you’re not owning it. You are obscuring the fact that it truly is your choice.” If you try to quit heavy substance use because you feel obligated,...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Oct 11, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Philosophy, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Bridging the Gap While Making a Preference Change If you want to change your substance use habit, but still have a strong preference for intoxication, changing can seem impossible. While The Freedom Model states that mindlessly trying...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Sep 29, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Philosophy, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast What Is Your New Self Image? The Addiction Solution Podcast’s 100th Episode Many heavy substance users struggle to envision a life without heavy intoxication with their preferred substance. Oftentimes they hold the self image of...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Sep 23, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Philosophy, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Purgatory Between Recovery and Freedom If you’ve found The Freedom Model and it makes sense to you, but you are still holding onto some of the beliefs in the AA and recovery world, that’s a tough place to be and you’re...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Sep 14, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Philosophy, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup and Learning the Magical Powers of Substances In the 1800’s opiates were legal and advertised honestly for the pharmacological benefits they provided: cough suppression, physical pain relief,...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Sep 9, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Philosophy, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Demystifying Substance Effects Drugs and alcohol are often thought to have varying effects on someone’s thoughts. For example, certain drugs and substances take away anxiety, make you more outgoing, make you depressed, etc. Or...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Aug 31, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast The Freedom Model’s Expansion to Change the World How do you change a well-entrenched paradigm? You do the research to debunk it. You begin helping people with that new information. You abandon the erroneous language and show...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Aug 25, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Addiction Treatment Hurts Families In today’s episode, Mark and Michelle explain how Addiction Treatment can have various harmful effects on families. We’ve helped families work through various mental, emotional, and...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Aug 18, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Are You the Family F*ck up? If you’ve ever been told or thought of yourself as the “family f**k-up” then this episode of The Addiction Solution Podcast is for you! Both Mark and Michelle were told this and thus...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Aug 9, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast The Allure of the Binge, and How to Stop It This is the second podcast in recent episodes that addresses the binge cycle. Mark and Michelle tackle the binge habit from a different angle, shedding real light on why it’s so alluring...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Aug 3, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse, Support Meetings
The Addiction Solution Podcast Replacing AA with Freedom Model International As our audience has grown, and continues to grow, the need has arisen to create a community of people who have rejected the addiction/treatment/recovery religion. While no one needs support...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jul 22, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Don’t Get Distracted by Recovery Processes Do you have to go to meetings, identify your character defects and read them to your sponsor, go to the gym, or join a church? Do you have to become more spiritual, more selfless, kinder,...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jul 15, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Drug Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Stopping Addiction without Willpower Most people think willpower is needed to stop drinking or drug using, especially when they’ve developed a habit of drinking or using heavily. And while it is true that you may be able to stop...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jun 29, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Drug Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast How to Stop the Binge Drinking/Drug Using Cycle If you’ve been trying to stop your heavy substance use, and you now find yourself in a cycle of heavy binge use for a few days, total abstinence for days, weeks, or months, and then...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jun 24, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Drug Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Beware of Non-12 Step Imposters! As more and more people seeking help for addiction are seeking alternatives to 12 step-based treatment, rehabs, and meetings, more and more treatment programs, and rehabs are advertising they offer a...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jun 15, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Drug Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast There are No Causes of Addiction In this episode of The Addiction Solution Podcast, we discuss how there are no causes of addiction. Chapter 6 of The Freedom Model for Addictions is entitled “Learned Connections” and it...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jun 8, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Drug Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Don’t Mindlessly Count Sober Days In this episode of The Addiction Solution Podcast, Mark and Michelle take on the practice of counting “sober days” and explain the inherent problems with that being the primary focus...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jun 1, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Drug Addiction, Drug Treatment, Holistic Recovery, Moments of Clarity, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Rehab, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Does Anyone Need Addiction Treatment? If you tell someone you think you might have a problem with alcohol or drugs, most people will tell you to get yourself into rehab. There is a belief in our culture that addiction is a disease and...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | May 21, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Drug Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Moments of Clarity, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Breaking Out of a Rut Is Easier Than You Think Are you in a comfortable rut? Do you have a habit that you liked at one time but is no longer satisfying? Do you feel stuck? Know that everyone does from time to time. You can break out of...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | May 19, 2021 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Articles, Non 12 Step Programs, Relapse Prevention, Research, Uncategorized
In The Freedom Model for Addictions, Escape the Treatment and Recovery Trap, we discuss the erroneous, but common idea, that environmental and social factors cause addiction. The fact that both your environment (lifestyle, home, and career, etc.) and your social life...
by The Freedom Model for Addictions | May 18, 2021 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Articles, Non 12 Step Programs, Relapse Prevention, Research, Uncategorized
In addiction recovery, you have two options: heavy, uncontrolled substance use that leads to jails, institutions, and death, or complete abstinence from all substances whether you like it or not. And in treatment/recovery the primary motivator for abstinence is...