The Addiction Solution

The Addiction Solution

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The Addiction Solution episodes

  • Leaving the Cult of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - Part 1
    Alcoholics Anonymous is the most widely accepted and protected cult on the planet!
    In this podcast Mark and Michelle talk about their experiences being born into AA families and then fulfilling the dire predictions that they would become "alcoholics". From attending thousands of meetings, to forming their own AA groups and holding service positions in their district and area, Mark and Michelle got a unique perspective on the inner workings of AA, and how those who question the dogma are treated. For them leaving AA was a process that eventually led to co-writing The Freedom Model for Addictions with Mr. Steven Slate.
    36 min
  • Leaving the Cult of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - Part 1
    Alcoholics Anonymous is the most widely accepted and protected cult on the planet!
    In this podcast Mark and Michelle talk about their experiences being born into AA families and then fulfilling the dire predictions that they would become "alcoholics". From attending thousands of meetings, to forming their own AA groups and holding service positions in their district and area, Mark and Michelle got a unique perspective on the inner workings of AA, and how those who question the dogma are treated. For them leaving AA was a process that eventually led to co-writing The Freedom Model for Addictions with Mr. Steven Slate.
    36 min
  • Once Again Our Government Gets It Terribly Wrong
    The Freedom Model authors weigh in on H.R. 6, the government's new law that is supposed to solve the opioid crisis. Listen as we break down each act within the law and let you know exactly why they will not only be ineffective, but will likely increase the problem.
    40 min
  • Once Again Our Government Gets It Terribly Wrong
    The Freedom Model authors weigh in on H.R. 6, the government's new law that is supposed to solve the opioid crisis. Listen as we break down each act within the law and let you know exactly why they will not only be ineffective, but will likely increase the problem.
    40 min
  • Once Again Our Government Gets It Terribly Wrong

    The Freedom Model authors weigh in on H.R. 6, the government’s new law that is supposed to solve the opioid crisis. Listen as we break down each act within the law and let you know exactly why they will not only be ineffective, but will likely increase the problem.

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    40 min
  • We're Not Giving You Permission to Keep Getting Wasted
    When people are seeking help once again, they are looking for someone to tell them what to do because that is the purpose of treatment. Even when they are seeking an alternative and contact The Freedom Model, they are still looking for someone or some program to fix them from the outside. After years in treatment and/or recovery, they've come to believe they are unable to control themselves so they believe others must direct their lives. Unfortunately this never works. There is no program or treatment that can fix you.
    40 min
  • We're Not Giving You Permission to Keep Getting Wasted

    There have been a few questions and comments from people who seem to have a serious misunderstanding of The Freedom Model and the information we provide. What all of these people have in common is years of exposure to 12 step methodology and treatment. Whether they admit it or not, they have all taken on the addict or alcoholic identity. This results in a way of thinking that is entirely counter…

    Source

    40 min
  • We're Not Giving You Permission to Keep Getting Wasted
    When people are seeking help once again, they are looking for someone to tell them what to do because that is the purpose of treatment. Even when they are seeking an alternative and contact The Freedom Model, they are still looking for someone or some program to fix them from the outside. After years in treatment and/or recovery, they've come to believe they are unable to control themselves so they believe others must direct their lives. Unfortunately this never works. There is no program or treatment that can fix you.
    40 min
  • Questioning Drug Effects and the License to Misbehave
    People have all sorts of beliefs about the powers of substances: to make them more outgoing and fun, relax them, and to pick them up when they're down. And many people will allow drunk or high people to behave in ways they would never allow someone who is sober. They do this because of what is called the license to misbehave. The question is, do substances actually have the power to make you relax and turn a bad mood into a good one? Does alcohol make people relaxed and funny or does it make them angry and violent? Does heroin relieve emotional pain and help people to deal with trauma? Does cocaine make you smarter and more insightful, or does it make you aggressive and hostile? Today all three Freedom Model authors challenge the supposed magical powers of substances and expose the license to misbehave.
    40 min

About The Addiction Solution

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The Addiction Solution Podcast (presented by The Freedom Model) provides an alternative view to the disease-based addiction-help model that has remained ineffective for more than 70 years. The…

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