by Ryan A. Schwantes | Nov 16, 2017 | Q&A
You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions I have tremendous guilt when I get high. I know I should want to stop, but Iโm just not sure I can. Why is this such a struggle for me? The Freedom Model for Addictions discusses this topic in great detail and will provide...
by Ryan A. Schwantes | Nov 16, 2017 | Q&A
You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions Iโm really struggling at this stage of my life. Iโm recently divorced, have 2 kids Iโm raising alone, and I find myself drinking way too much. Itโs not uncommon for me to drink a bottle of wine at a sitting. Whenever I feel...
by Ryan A. Schwantes | Nov 8, 2017 | Q&A
You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions We have a 42 year old son who drinks too much. As his parents, how can we support his recovery and hold him accountable to follow through on his sobriety? There are three facets to this answer. The first is that your son...
by Ryan A. Schwantes | Nov 8, 2017 | Q&A
You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions Iโve been looking through your site and I do not see any mention of character defects being the cause of addiction or alcoholism. Do you guys not know that this is a fundamental cause of these problems? I am assuming you are...
by Ryan A. Schwantes | Nov 8, 2017 | Q&A
You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions I have been going to AA for nearly 8 years, and I just relapsed again. Iโve tried sober coaches, the 12 Steps, sober living, 3 rehabs. Itโs just ridiculous. Iโm at the end. What do people like me do? You are not alone. You...
by Ryan A. Schwantes | Nov 7, 2017 | Q&A
You Asked, We Answered Addiction Questions Why do I keep drinking when I might lose everything I have if I continue? While you might have many personal reasons for your drinking, we have been listening to peopleโs desperate pleas about this confusion for nearly 3...