by Ryan Schwantes | 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...
by Ryan Schwantes | Nov 16, 2017 | Q&A
You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions I have tremendous guilt when I get high. I know I should want to stop, but I’m just not sure I can. Why is this such a struggle for me? The Freedom Model for Addictions discusses this topic in great detail and will provide...
by Ryan Schwantes | 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...
by Ryan Schwantes | 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...
by Ryan Schwantes | Nov 8, 2017 | Q&A
You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions We have a 42 year old son who drinks too much. As his parents, how can we support his recovery and hold him accountable to follow through on his sobriety? There are three facets to this answer. The first is that your son...