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12 Step and Addiction Treatment Lies: Are They Justified?
12 Step and Addiction Treatment Lies: Are They Justified?
12 Step and Addiction Treatment Lies: Are They Justified?
Tuesday 11th October 2022
Uncover the truth about addiction and why 12-step programs and rehab might be more harmful than helpful in this episode of 'The Freedom Model for Addictions'.
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Get the buttons here!Rethinking Addiction: The Myths of 12-Step Programs and Rehab
Is lying to people about addiction justified? No - which is why The Freedom Model will always speak the truth, regardless of popular opinion.
What if everything you thought you knew about addiction was wrong? In this eye-opening episode of 'The Freedom Model for Addictions', hosts Mark Scheeren and Michelle Dunbar take a sledgehammer to the conventional wisdom surrounding addiction treatment. They argue that addiction isn't a disease but a preference that can be changed with the right mindset and information.
Forget what you've heard about 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous; according to The Freedom Model, these methods are outdated and based on myths from the 1930s. Instead of helping, they believe these programs actually hinder recovery by promoting the idea that addiction is a lifelong battle. The episode dives into why traditional rehab and treatment centers might be doing more harm than good, and how the narrative of addiction as a disease is fundamentally flawed.
But it’s not all critique; the hosts offer a fresh perspective that champions personal choice and responsibility. They discuss the temporary nature of addiction and how believing in the 'power' of addictiveness can be dangerous. By the end of the episode, listeners are encouraged to think critically about their own substance use and to reject the identity of being an 'addict'.
If you're tired of the same old recovery methods and looking for a new approach, this episode is a must-listen. It’s not just about breaking free from substances; it’s about reclaiming control over your life.