The concept of moderate substance use is heresy in the addiction treatment and recovery world. According to the addiction disease model, those struggling with addiction only have two options: heavy, problematic use, or complete abstinence. Yet, the research clearly shows that many people who once qualified as “addicted” adjust their substance to non-problematic levels and/or change to less risky substances. We have been told that telling this truth to “addicts” is dangerous and therefore we should stop. It turns out lying is far more dangerous! Mark and Michelle explain why telling the truth is crucial to helping someone to solve their addiction.

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