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Staying Abstinent After Leaving Recovery

Ryan A. Schwantes — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:16:36 +0000

Many people who first learn about The Freedom Model think it’s a program with a goal of achieving moderate substance use, but that’s not exactly right. The goal of the Freedom…

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Wanting to Want to Stop

Ryan A. Schwantes — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:56:11 +0000

Many heavy substance users get to the point where they “want to want to stop”. This means they are still using heavily and still see value in intoxication, but the costs are…

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The Greatest Lie Told in Recovery

Ryan A. Schwantes — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 21:05:58 +0000

There are so many lies told by well-meaning addiction treatment providers and recovery advocates, but there is one that stands out as being the most damaging.

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Stopping an Addiction Can Be Easy

Ryan A. Schwantes — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 16:32:23 +0000

There, we said it! Stopping your addiction can be easy and that’s great news! Please understand we’re not dismissing the seriousness of a substance use problem — we have seen…

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Why New Year's Resolutions Don't Work, and What Does?

Ryan A. Schwantes — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 19:21:09 +0000

Happy New Year Everyone! Whether you’re seeking a fresh start and want to completely reinvent yourself in 2021 or you just want to change one or two things, the truth is most…

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No One Ever Loses Control of Their Substance Use

Ryan A. Schwantes — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 17:01:22 +0000

There is a certain reality with respect to addiction that many people quietly know, but won’t say — all substance use is always voluntary. The research has shown this over and…

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Why You Might Have a Strong Preference for Intoxication

Ryan A. Schwantes — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 20:15:22 +0000

Far too many people become frustrated and perplexed when they swear off booze and drugs and find themselves drunk or high the very next day. They say they don’t like it anymore…

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Escape the Depression-Addiction Trap

Ryan A. Schwantes — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 17:20:37 +0000

Does depression cause addiction? Does heavy substance use cause depression? Do you have to solve one problem before you can solve the other, and if so, which must you solve…

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Shed the Addict Identity

Ryan A. Schwantes — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 20:45:51 +0000

Do you think of yourself as an addict or alcoholic? Even those who reject the disease theory and the 12 step program often still think of themselves as someone who loses…

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You Don't Have to Stress Out for the Holidays!

Ryan A. Schwantes — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 20:00:20 +0000

When we were in AA, there was a lot of negative talk about how stressful the holidays are. From strained familial relationships, to fear of accidentally ingesting booze in…

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