Category: Addiction Prevention

Can “Alcoholics” & “Addicts” Drink Normally?

by The Freedom Model for Addictions | Mar 18, 2019 | Addiction Philosophy, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Non 12 Step Programs, Podcast, Podcast, The Addiction Solution Podcast, Uncategorized

In this episode of The Addiction Solution Podcast, the co-authors of The Freedom Model for Addictions discuss if those labeled as “alcoholics” & “addicts” can drink normally or moderate. Join Mark Scheeren, Michelle Dunbar and Steven Slate...

Can You Prevent Addiction?

by Mark Scheeren | Jan 24, 2019 | Addiction Help, Addiction Philosophy, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Solutions, Non 12 Step Programs

Can you prevent addiction? This question can mean two different things: Can an individual prevent themselves from going down a path to addiction? Can a parent or sibling prevent a loved one or a friend from becoming addicted? The answer to the first situation is yes –...

7 Compelling Reasons Not to Send Your Adolescent to Drug Rehab

by Michelle Dunbar | Jan 17, 2019 | Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Family and Addiction

Your son got caught at school with pot. Your daughter came home last weekend completely wasted. You just learned your son has been using his friend’s Adderall. Your daughter stole your pain medications from your medicine cabinet. Learning that your adolescent is...

Recognize that Addiction is NOT Your Problem

by Mark Scheeren | Aug 14, 2018 | Addiction Philosophy, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery

The title of this article presupposes that you believe you’re addicted to something. We will assume it’s a drug of some type, and we will further assume that you are asking yourself whether addiction is the issue causing some sort of discomfort in your life. We make...