by Ryan Schwantes | Mar 23, 2022 | 12 Step Program, 12 Step Programs, Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Drug Treatment, Family and Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast Introducing Freedom Model International Membership Beginning in April, 2022, The Freedom Model is launching a membership site you can join. You will be able to work through The Freedom Model Online Program and receive additional...
by Ryan Schwantes | Feb 28, 2022 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Articles, Non 12 Step Programs, Relapse Prevention, Research, Uncategorized
“Why do you guys have to bash AA so much?” For more than 30 years I’ve heard people say this, or something like it to me and my colleagues here at the Freedom Model. It’s an interesting question. Curiously, the wording of this inquiry is almost always the same, even...
by Ryan Schwantes | Jan 14, 2022 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Articles, Non 12 Step Programs, Relapse Prevention, Research, Uncategorized
For the past few years there has been a movement that began largely on social media called Dry January. This is where people pledge to remain abstinent from alcohol for the entire month of January. Certainly there are health benefits to not drinking, especially if you...
by Ryan Schwantes | Nov 5, 2021 | Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Articles, Non 12 Step Programs, Relapse Prevention, Research, Uncategorized
“Drinking makes my stress go away.” “I get things done when I do meth. It makes me motivated.” “Drinking makes me more social, I don’t feel so nervous when I’m buzzed up.” “I can say the things I normally can’t say. Substances help with my lack of assertiveness.”...
by Ryan Schwantes | Aug 9, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse
The Addiction Solution Podcast The Allure of the Binge, and How to Stop It This is the second podcast in recent episodes that addresses the binge cycle. Mark and Michelle tackle the binge habit from a different angle, shedding real light on why it’s so alluring...
by Ryan Schwantes | Aug 3, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism, Audio/Video, Deprogramming, Drug Addiction, Holistic Recovery, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Self-Help, Substance Abuse, Support Meetings
The Addiction Solution Podcast Replacing AA with Freedom Model International As our audience has grown, and continues to grow, the need has arisen to create a community of people who have rejected the addiction/treatment/recovery religion. While no one needs support...