Category: Abstinence and Moderation

Leaving the Cage of Addiction Recovery

by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Mar 3, 2020 | 12 Step Programs, Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help

The Addiction Solution Podcast Leaving the Cage of Addiction Recovery In Chapter 12 of The Freedom Model for Addictions we state: “The Freedom Model makes intuitive sense to so many people, yet they remain chained to the idea that they’ll have to...

A Comprehensive Solution to Addiction: From Detox to Total Freedom

by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Feb 27, 2020 | 12 Step Programs, Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, News, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help

The Addiction Solution Podcast A Comprehensive Solution to Addiction: From Detox to Total Freedom If you’ve detoxed from alcohol, opiates or benzos you know how uncomfortable and dangerous it can be. And if you’ve sought medical help, you know how...

Another Celebrity Talks About Their Addiction: Jessica Simpson

by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Feb 18, 2020 | 12 Step Programs, Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Culture, News, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help

The Addiction Solution Podcast Another Celebrity Talks About Their Addiction: Jessica Simpson In this podcast, Steven, Mark and Michelle talk about a New York Times article My Battle with Addiction wherein they interviewed Jessica Simpson about her new book,...

Is Moderation Possible for Everyone?

by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Feb 4, 2020 | 12 Step Programs, Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help

The Addiction Solution Podcast Is Moderation Possible for Everyone? The most often asked question we get here at The Freedom Model is regarding “moderation” — meaning can people who were once “addicted” use or drink in...

Parents – Don’t be Afraid of Moderation

by Mark Scheeren | Feb 14, 2019 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Family and Addiction, Non 12 Step Programs, Uncategorized

Let’s be straight here, when it comes to addiction, the idea of being able to moderate substance use downright scares people, especially those in treatment circles and families who have been exposed to the treatment industry. As a culture, we’ve taken on the idea that...

Abstinence from Alcohol or a Life of Addiction! Are These my only Two Options?

by Mark Scheeren | Sep 20, 2018 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help

Anyone who has any knowledge of rehab for an addiction knows that abstinence is the common “solution” to addiction in America today. Addiction in this disease-centered perspective is seen as a lifelong condition, and therefore no amount of drugs or alcohol are...