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What Grips Your Soul? Do That!
Time is the most valuable asset we have to bring to the world – spend it doping something you genuinely care about and love. Because that is after all, what it means to be truly free!
The Definition of Insanity – Is It a Cliché?
We’ve all heard the cliché, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. However, with respect to many things in life, it’s not that cut and dry; there is some nuance that’s worth examining.
“My mind is out to kill me, and I know it.”
“My mind is out to kill me, and I know it.” This simple quote from his book is all you need to know to understand just how ill informed Mr. Perry was.
Is The Freedom Model for Addictions Opposed to MOUD?
The Freedom Model for Addictions is not opposed to anyone who wants to take medications for “opioid use disorder”.
Leaving the Cage of “Recovery” – Why is it Difficult Sometimes
Why Leaving AA and NA and “Recovery” Can Be Scary. Learn how to move on with The Freedom Model.
The 3 Levels of 12 Step Indoctrination
Most people think being immersed in the 12 steps is a valid way to overcome an addiction. Know that this is not the case.
“Relapse is Part of Recovery” Or is it?
Is relapse a part of recovery, or is it just another fear-based marketing tool to keep the 45 billion dollar treatment industry filled with lifelong customers?
Are You a Chronic Relapser? No, You’re Not!
Are you a chronic relapser? Did a treatment professional or fellow AA member saddle you with this label? This idea is Nonsense, find out why!
The Undeniable Numbers of Addiction Recovery
Time is the most precious resource. It is the only thing that you can never get back.
The Time That AA Stole From You
Time is the most precious resource. It is the only thing that you can never get back.
Forcing People Into Rehab Doesn’t Work
In the US, virtually every inpatient rehab, outpatient clinic, or other form of treatment for drug use is based on the 12-step model or a strange deviation of it.
Mark Scheeren Interview with Lynn Cullen
Listen to Freedom Model Chairman and Co-Founder, Mark Scheeren, as he is interviewed by Radio Host Lynn Cullen for her Radio show to discuss the Freedom Model for Addictions
Stop Bashing AA
“Why do you guys have to bash AA so much?” For more than 30 years I’ve heard people say this to me and my colleagues here at the Freedom Model.
How Is Your Dry January Going?
For the past few years there has been a movement that began largely on social media called Dry January.
Drugs Don’t Have a Mind of Their Own
Substances are things, they are not living or magical things, and they can’t problem solve or compel us to behave in any way.
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