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		<title>I Hate Getting Drunk - So Why Do I Keep Doing It?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2019 15:22:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this episode of The Addiction Solution Podcast, we discuss the motivation behind using drugs and alcohol. ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2019 16:16:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this episode of The Addiction Solution Podcast, we discuss the relationship between Trauma and Addiction. ]]></description>
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		<title>The Opposite of Addiction is Diversification</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2019 18:35:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this edition of the Addiction Solution Podcast, we discuss the theory of connections being the opposite of addiction. Is this really true?]]></description>
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		<title>Recovery Is A Trap</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:15:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this latest episode of the Addiction Solution Podcast, we discuss the characteristics of a true Non 12 Step program. We also discuss how recovery is misleading and often traps people and ties them to the cycle of addiction. &#160;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this latest episode of the Addiction Solution Podcast, we discuss the characteristics of a true Non 12 Step program. We also discuss how recovery is misleading and often traps people and ties them to the cycle of addiction. …</p>
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		<title>The Labels and Language Of Addiction</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 16:28:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the latest episode of the Addiction Solution Podcast, we are discussing labels and language surrounding addiction. Mark, Michelle and Steven address one of the most discussed topics related to addiction today. &#160; &#160;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the latest episode of the Addiction Solution Podcast, we are discussing labels and language surrounding addiction. Mark, Michelle and Steven address one of the most discussed topics related to addiction today. …</p>
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		<title>Answering Questions From Facebook Live</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Scheeren]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2019 16:17:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the latest episode of the Addiction Solution Podcast, we are answering a few of the questions we received at the end of our Facebook Live broadcast.  Mark, Michelle and Steven answer these questions, tackling recovery, treatment and addiction myths. &#160;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the latest episode of the Addiction Solution Podcast, we are answering a few of the questions we received at the end of our Facebook Live broadcast. Mark, Michelle and Steven answer these questions, tackling recovery, treatment and addiction myths. …</p>
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		<title>Chemical Dependency Is Not An Addiction</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Scheeren]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:31:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the latest episode of the Addiction Solution Podcast, we discuss the topic of Chemical Dependency. Are chemical dependency and addiction the same? Mark, Michelle and Steven discuss the common misconceptions and research-based facts surrounding chemical dependency and addiction. &#160;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the latest episode of the Addiction Solution Podcast, we discuss the topic of Chemical Dependency. Are chemical dependency and addiction the same? Mark, Michelle and Steven discuss the common misconceptions and research-based facts surrounding chemical dependency and addiction. …</p>
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		<title>Changing The Treatment Industry</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Scheeren]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2019 19:26:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the latest episode of the Addiction Solution Podcast, we announce the development of a new program and the global impact of The Freedom Model. Mark, Michelle and Steven discuss how the revolutionary Freedom Model is changing the treatment industry for the better. &#160;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the latest episode of the Addiction Solution Podcast, we announce the development of a new program and the global impact of The Freedom Model. Mark, Michelle and Steven discuss how the revolutionary Freedom Model is changing the treatment industry for the better. …</p>
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		<title>Consequences Don&#039;t Equal Disease</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan Schwantes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2019 17:09:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Have you ever noticed that the only &#8220;addictions&#8221; or habits that are classified as diseases or disorders are those that have high costs, or negative consequences, AND that our society deems are morally wrong? Just because a particular behavior or activity turns out badly, does that mean that the initial choice to engage in it [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever noticed that the only “addictions” or habits that are classified as diseases or disorders are those that have high costs, or negative consequences, AND that our society deems are morally wrong? Just because a particular behavior or activity turns out badly, does that mean that the initial choice to engage in it was somehow involuntary or triggered? The creators of The Freedom Model…</p>
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		<title>Can &quot;Alcoholics &amp; &quot;Addicts&quot; Drink Normally?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan Schwantes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2019 15:06:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The co-authors of The Freedom Model for Addictions discuss if those labeled as "alcoholics" &#038; "addicts" can drink normally or moderate.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 as they provide the answers on this topic.</p>
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