by Ryan Schwantes | Sep 18, 2023 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
The 3 Levels of 12 Step Indoctrination Most people think being immersed in the 12 steps is a valid way to overcome an addiction. Know that this is not the case. Implementing the 12 steps in one’s life has been linked to massive increases in dangerous binge...
by Ryan Schwantes | Sep 16, 2023 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
“Relapse is Part of Recovery” Or is it? We hear this statement made all the time from counselors, rehab professionals, interventionists, AA members, and people “in recovery” alike. But is it true? Is relapse a part of recovery, or is it just another fear-based...
by Ryan Schwantes | Jul 25, 2023 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
Are You a Chronic Relapser? No, You’re Not! Are you a chronic relapser? Did a treatment professional or fellow AA member saddle you with this label? Do you feel hopeless every time someone refers to you in this way? Have you taken on this identity, even though it...
by Ryan Schwantes | Oct 28, 2022 | Addiction Help, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
The Undeniable Numbers of Addiction Recovery **Written by Freedom Model Online Coach, Matthew Sparks** In this post, we will be going over both some of the most important large studies tracking problematic drug users, as well as academic papers discussing their...
by Ryan Schwantes | Oct 21, 2022 | Addiction Help, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
The Time That AA Stole From You **Written by Freedom Model Online Coach, Matthew Sparks** Time is the most precious resource. It is the only thing that you can never get back. Often, when people discover The Freedom Model and learn that everything taught to them in...
by Ryan Schwantes | Oct 13, 2022 | Addiction Help, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
Forcing People Into Rehab Doesn’t Work Within the US, virtually every inpatient rehab, outpatient clinic, or other form of often compulsory treatment for drug use is based on the 12-step model or some strange deviation of it. These models teach you that you are...
