Author: Ryan A. Schwantes

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 Ryan A. Schwantes | 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?

by Ryan A. Schwantes | 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...

My wife cheated on me, and said she was in a “blackout” and that she can’t be held responsible for what happens in a blackout. Is this true?

by Ryan A. Schwantes | Nov 24, 2017 | Q&A

You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions My wife cheated on me, and said she was in a “blackout” and that she can’t be held responsible for what happens in a blackout. Is this true? A blackout is drinking or drugging to the point of memories not being recorded in...

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 Ryan A. Schwantes | 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...

Do sedatives or downers or heroin relieve stress?

by Ryan A. Schwantes | 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...