by Ryan A. Schwantes | Nov 5, 2026 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
Why Do So Many People Leave AA? Why do so many people leave Alcoholics Anonymous? This is an interesting question, and is one that gets ignored by nearly everyone in the business of helping people with substance use issues. AA has an extremely high membership turnover...
by Ryan A. Schwantes | Oct 29, 2026 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
The “Real Alcoholic” – Fact or Fiction? The “Real Alcoholic” – Fact or Fiction? by Mark Scheeren What if one of the most destructive ideas ever promoted about addiction is also the very foundation of the world’s most influential recovery program? It’s...
by Ryan A. Schwantes | Aug 27, 2026 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
Are “Functional Alcoholics” Actually Drinkers Who Moderate? The functional alcoholic. What does that term mean? Many of the terms we use to describe human behaviors have multiple meanings, and the functional alcoholic is one of them. The lack of a single universally...
by Mark Scheeren | Aug 12, 2026 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
Is Moderation Possible for the “Real Alcoholic”? Few ideas have shaped and misled heavy drinkers and drug users more profoundly than the concept of “real alcoholic” and “real addict.” For nearly a century, millions of people have been taught that some individuals...
by Ryan A. Schwantes | Nov 3, 2025 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
The Antidepressant Myth: A “Miracle” Built on Marketing, Money, and Misleading Science This article is republished with permission from Ryan Schwantes. The original article appears here. Disclaimer: The information in this article is for educational and...
by Ryan A. Schwantes | Oct 27, 2025 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Help, Addiction Solutions, Alcohol Treatment, Articles, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Reviews, Uncategorized
Antidepressant Efficacy and Placebo Effect This article is republished with permission from Ryan Schwantes. The original article appears here. - Efficacy Data -> Goal: Compare -> Viz: Stacked Bar Chart -> Interaction: Tooltips -> Justification:...
