by Ryan Schwantes | 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?...
by Ryan Schwantes | 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...
by Ryan Schwantes | Nov 16, 2017 | Q&A
You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions Meth has cost me everything. I’m sick of it and need to change but don’t know how to get away from all the chaos. Will the freedom model help me? Yes, absolutely. The process of changing a habit begins in how you see benefits...
by Ryan Schwantes | Nov 16, 2017 | Q&A
You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions 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? Chapter 16 of The Freedom Model for Addictions addresses this issue in detail. Take a look at this brief...
by Ryan Schwantes | Nov 16, 2017 | Q&A
You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions I keep smoking crack even after losing my kids. When will the consequences be enough? When will I hit bottom and change? No one has to hit bottom. Besides what does “hitting bottom” even mean? The real “bottom” is death, and...
