If you want to change your substance use habit, but still have a strong preference for intoxication, changing can seem impossible. While The Freedom Model states that mindlessly trying to replace your substance use habit with another activity is not effective at making a long term change, it may be helpful for some people as they get the information and work on changing their preference. Freedom Model co-developers Mark Scheeren and Michelle Dunbar talk about the possible benefits of engaging in other activities while you are working to break your substance use habit and change your preference for intoxication.

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