For our 200th Episode Mark and Michelle tell the story of how The Freedom Model began in the late 1980s, how they met, and how they walked out of the cult of recovery and developed The Freedom Model. Don’t forget to Enroll in our FREE Move Past Addiction Masterclass. You can enroll by Clicking Here: Move Past Addiction Masterclass Subscribe to The Addiction Solution Podcast on your favorite... Source ..read more

You might wonder why this topic is being addressed here on The Freedom Model blog; a blog devoted to the topic of debunking addiction and recovery myths. I mean really, “what grips your soul”? The trouble with the quote above is this: if read quickly, it can seem like unwanted advice and frankly, a bit like fluffy greeting card fodder. And of course, Freedom Model students won’t put up with silly... Source ..read more

We’ve all heard the cliché, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. If you’ve spent any time at all in the addiction recovery world you’ve heard this touted as fact multiple times by people trying to convince you that you are an addict or alcoholic who clearly can’t use substances without causing massive problems in your life. Source ..read more

Looking for magical experiences and moments in life is quite natural. Life without these kinds of experiences would likely be sad and dull. Seeking magical experiences using substances can be a powerful reason to use frequently and heavily, but learning where the “magic” actually comes from is crucial to changing your preference. Don’t forget to Enroll in our FREE Move Past Addiction Masterclass. Source ..read more

What does it look like to be fully and deeply indoctrinated into addiction disease mythology? If you read Matthew Perry’s memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, you will know. Mark and Michelle discuss the real tragedy of being stuck in the addiction, treatment, and recovery trap. Don’t forget to Enroll in our FREE Move Past Addiction Masterclass. You can enroll by Clicking Here... Source ..read more

Quote from Matthew Perry’s Memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing Actor, author, and 12-step advocate, Matthew Perry, passed away this past Saturday (October 28, 2023). While we don’t know an official cause of death yet, it is not a stretch to say that his life for the past 30 years was tragic in and of itself. You may disagree, but I’m simply taking his word for it. Source ..read more

Think of all of the activities that are now labeled as addictions: eating sugary foods, sex, porn and masturbation, drinking, using drugs, playing video games, gambling, etc. Are these activities inherently pleasurable and that’s why so many people get “hooked” on them? Mark and Michelle cover this topic from a new, thought provoking perspective! Don’t forget to Enroll in our FREE Move Past... Source ..read more

Were you told you needed to ditch your friends, change jobs or your career, distance yourself from family, or even leave a marriage to stop your substance use problem? This is a common theme in addiction recovery, but is it actually necessary? Mark and Michelle break it down for you in this episode of The Addiction Solution. Don’t forget to Enroll in our FREE Move Past Addiction Masterclass. Source ..read more

How effective is “addiction medication” at helping people to stop an addiction? And if it is so effective, then why are overdose rates in the US still rising rapidly. Addiction expert Steven Slate joins Mark and Michelle in this week’s episode to discuss the data and provide some insights into the increasing overdose crisis. Don’t forget to Enroll in our FREE Move Past Addiction Masterclass. Source ..read more

No. There you have it. The Freedom Model for Addictions is not opposed to anyone who wants to take medications for “opioid use disorder”. But with that blanket statement made, it is important to know that we are opposed to lying to the masses to make them believe that MOUD is the only way to curb opiate use. This assertion that all opiate users must use MOUD (formerly known as MAT) sounds... Source ..read more