by Ryan A. Schwantes | Oct 9, 2023 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
Is The Freedom Model for Addictions Opposed to MOUD? No. There you have it. The Freedom Model for Addictions is not opposed to anyone who wants to take medications for “opioid use disorder”. But with that blanket statement made, it is important to know that we are...
by Ryan A. Schwantes | Oct 3, 2023 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
Leaving the Cage of “Recovery” – Why is it Difficult Sometimes When I wrote Chapter 12, Leaving the Cage of Recovery, in our book, The Freedom Model for Addictions, I didn’t realize how important this particular chapter would become to so many people. At that...
by Ryan A. 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 A. 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 A. 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 A. 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...
