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…

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Many people who first learn about The Freedom Model think it’s a program with a goal of achieving moderate substance use, but that’s not exactly right. The goal of the Freedom…

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Many heavy substance users get to the point where they “want to want to stop”. This means they are still using heavily and still see value in intoxication, but the costs are…

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There are so many lies told by well-meaning addiction treatment providers and recovery advocates, but there is one that stands out as being the most damaging.

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There, we said it! Stopping your addiction can be easy and that’s great news! Please understand we’re not dismissing the seriousness of a substance use problem — we have seen…

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Happy New Year Everyone! Whether you’re seeking a fresh start and want to completely reinvent yourself in 2021 or you just want to change one or two things, the truth is most…

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There is a certain reality with respect to addiction that many people quietly know, but won’t say — all substance use is always voluntary. The research has shown this over and…

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Far too many people become frustrated and perplexed when they swear off booze and drugs and find themselves drunk or high the very next day. They say they don’t like it anymore…

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Does depression cause addiction? Does heavy substance use cause depression? Do you have to solve one problem before you can solve the other, and if so, which must you solve…

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Do you think of yourself as an addict or alcoholic? Even those who reject the disease theory and the 12 step program often still think of themselves as someone who loses…

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