Category: Non 12 Step Programs

Can “Alcoholics” & “Addicts” Drink Normally?

by Mark Scheeren | 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...

Ready To Get Off Suboxone? Read This!

by Steven Slate | Feb 15, 2019 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Solutions, Addictions, Non 12 Step Programs, Relapse Prevention, Research, Uncategorized

Understanding The MAT Trap Here is an email I recently received that sums up the confusion and disillusion felt by so many people who’ve been led to believe that medications will solve their opioid use problems: “I want off suboxone. Now. It’s...

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...

Residential Retreat vs. Inpatient Treatment: What’s the difference?

by Mark Scheeren | Jan 30, 2019 | 12 Step Program, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Drug Treatment, Non 12 Step Programs, Uncategorized

The first residential retreat for those with drug and alcohol problems was founded 30 years ago in Hagaman, NY. I know about it because I founded it. That was the beginning of The Freedom Model Retreats. For years people tried to pigeonhole our new model – the first...

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 –...

Nobody Needs Treatment

by Mark Scheeren | Jan 21, 2019 | Addiction Philosophy, Addictions, Non 12 Step Programs, Research, Uncategorized

One of the most exciting facts about addiction and our ability to move past it goes unreported – more than 90% of those with a drug or alcohol problem will get over their problem when you factor in age. In other words, as we grow older, it is normal to let go of heavy...