Author: The Freedom Model for Addictions

Leaving the Addiction Recovery Cult

by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jan 16, 2024 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help

The Addiction Solution Podcast Leaving the Addiction Recovery Cult More and more people are contacting us to talk about their experiences in AA and other 12 step programs, and asking us to help them get out and move on with their lives. Leaving these groups can be...

The Freedom Model Online Program App is Now Available to the Public!

by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jan 10, 2024 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized

The Freedom Model Online Program App is Now Available to the Public! In 1989, when I began working with my research mentor, Jerry Brown, I made a promise to myself; I (we) would build a substance use model that was more effective than what was available, was...

When is Therapy Counter-Productive?

by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jan 9, 2024 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help

The Addiction Solution Podcast When is Therapy Counter-Productive? Do people need therapy when working to solve the various emotional problems that often accompany a heavy substance use problem? Certainly therapy can be helpful, but it can also be counter-productive....

The Freedom Model Coalition

by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jan 4, 2024 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized

The Freedom Model Coalition The Freedom Model Coalition What is it, and why would you want to participate? Let me start by wishing you a Happy New Year! Over the past 34 years, we have received consistent correspondence from the public asking us what they can do to...

WOW! What a Year at The Freedom Model!

by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Jan 4, 2024 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized

WOW! What a Year at The Freedom Model! I asked Michelle and Ryan this morning, “What should my year-end email topic be?” She said, “Do a year in review.” So we went into my office and began listing all the accomplishments of 2023 – and frankly, we were shocked!...