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Replacing Alcoholics Anonymous Folklore with a Real Solution

by Mark W. Scheeren | Jul 30, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcoholics Anonymous, Alcoholism, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs | 0 |

The Freedom Model for Addictions will replace Alcoholics Anonymous outdated folklore with a real solution empowering freedom!

5 Steps On Choosing a Non-12 Step Program

by Mark W. Scheeren | Jun 18, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs | 0 |

5 Facts about true Non-12 Step Programs, and how to choose one if you’re looking for an alternative to drug and alcohol rehab programs.

All People Can Moderate – But Not All People Want to Moderate

by Michelle Dunbar | Jun 4, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Abstinence and Moderation, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Aftercare, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Support Meetings | 0 |

No one is ever out of control of their substance use, they are using in ways they feel are beneficial to them in some way.

The Pitfalls of Alternatives to Incarceration Programs

by Michelle Dunbar | May 26, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Aftercare, Court Mandates, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Support Meetings | 0 |

Alternatives to Incarceration Programs are an option most people jump at the chance to stay out of jail but are they effective?

Why Recovery Prevents True Freedom From Addiction

by Mark W. Scheeren | Mar 15, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Aftercare, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Support Meetings | 0 |

When people mention the word “recovery” from addiction, they have a certain image in their mind of...

An Alliance to Help Those Desperately in Need

by Mark W. Scheeren | Mar 9, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Aftercare, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Support Meetings | 0 |

An Alliance between The Freedom Model for Addictions and The Hotze Health & Wellness Center...

Addiction Shaming Doesn’t Help the Drug User

by Mark W. Scheeren | Feb 3, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Aftercare, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Support Meetings | 0 |

When you go to Alcoholics Anonymous or you get caught in the recovery trap by going to rehab,...

I Know I Will Never Be an Addict Again

by Mark W. Scheeren | Jan 5, 2021 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Aftercare, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Support Meetings | 0 |

The following excerpt is from The Freedom Model For Addictions, Chapter 23, A Happier Vision. “I...

Why Consequences Don’t Stop Heavy Substance Use

by Mark W. Scheeren | Dec 31, 2020 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Aftercare, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Support Meetings | 0 |

We get the following question all the time: “How come I don’t stop drinking/getting high after...

Trauma Doesn’t Cause Addiction – But it Can be a Reason for it

by Mark W. Scheeren | Sep 26, 2020 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Aftercare, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Support Meetings | 0 |

“Trauma doesn’t cause addiction.” Nearly every time I’ve made that statement publically, the...

Life After Leaving a 12 Step Recovery Group

by Mark W. Scheeren | Feb 13, 2020 | 12 Step Programs, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Aftercare, Deprogramming, Non 12 Step Programs, Support Meetings | 0 |

In a couple of hours myself and my colleagues, Michelle Dunbar and Steven Slate will be performing...

Is Moderate Drinking Possible for Everyone?

by Michelle Dunbar | Jan 24, 2020 | Addiction Help, Addiction Prevention, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcoholism, Non 12 Step Programs | 0 |

Is Moderate Drinking Possible for Everyone? The short answer is yes. Because there is no actual...

THE ADDICTION SOLUTION BLOG

Category: Addiction Prevention

Replacing Alcoholics Anonymous Folklore with a Real Solution

5 Steps On Choosing a Non-12 Step Program

All People Can Moderate – But Not All People Want to Moderate

The Pitfalls of Alternatives to Incarceration Programs

Why Recovery Prevents True Freedom From Addiction

An Alliance to Help Those Desperately in Need

Addiction Shaming Doesn’t Help the Drug User

I Know I Will Never Be an Addict Again

Why Consequences Don’t Stop Heavy Substance Use

Trauma Doesn’t Cause Addiction – But it Can be a Reason for it

Life After Leaving a 12 Step Recovery Group

Is Moderate Drinking Possible for Everyone?