by Ryan A. 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...
by Ryan A. 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 A. 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 A. 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 A. 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...
