by Ryan A. Schwantes | Oct 29, 2026 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
The “Real Alcoholic” – Fact or Fiction? The “Real Alcoholic” – Fact or Fiction? by Mark Scheeren What if one of the most destructive ideas ever promoted about addiction is also the very foundation of the world’s most influential recovery program? It’s...
by Ryan A. Schwantes | Aug 27, 2026 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
Are “Functional Alcoholics” Actually Drinkers Who Moderate? The functional alcoholic. What does that term mean? Many of the terms we use to describe human behaviors have multiple meanings, and the functional alcoholic is one of them. The lack of a single universally...
by Mark Scheeren | Aug 12, 2026 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
Is Moderation Possible for the “Real Alcoholic”? Few ideas have shaped and misled heavy drinkers and drug users more profoundly than the concept of “real alcoholic” and “real addict.” For nearly a century, millions of people have been taught that some individuals...
by Ryan A. Schwantes | Nov 3, 2025 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
The Antidepressant Myth: A “Miracle” Built on Marketing, Money, and Misleading Science This article is republished with permission from Ryan Schwantes. The original article appears here. Disclaimer: The information in this article is for educational and...
by Ryan A. Schwantes | Oct 27, 2025 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
Antidepressant Efficacy and Placebo Effect This article is republished with permission from Ryan Schwantes. The original article appears here. - Efficacy Data -> Goal: Compare -> Viz: Stacked Bar Chart -> Interaction: Tooltips -> Justification:...
by Ryan A. Schwantes | Sep 25, 2025 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
We’re Looking for Coaches! Do you want to be a coach? Would you want to be a Certified Freedom Model Coach? If you are someone who has left AA or NA, has begun to realize that rehab is not the best answer for solving addictions, or you simply want to help...
