Do Addiction Treatment and 12 Step Programs Harm Relationships?Do Addiction Treatment and 12 Step Programs Harm Relationships?
Audio/Video – The Freedom Model For Addictions
We make the case that 12 step programs and addiction treatment based on it can cause significant harm to relationships, which often makes struggles with heavy substance use worse, not better.
39:39•12 Apr 2023
Do Addiction Treatments Harm Relationships? A New Perspective
Episode Overview
- Discuss harmful effects of addiction treatment and 12-step programs on relationships
- Highlight divide and conquer approach in the treatment industry and its impact on family dynamics
- Advocate for a shift in perspective, focusing on individual responsibility and happiness
- Challenge traditional recovery methods and offer an alternative narrative on addiction
- Emphasize the need for a separation of tasks and autonomy within relationships
“Once you know that it's a charade, you've gotta ask yourself, do I want to play? If you get our books and you read The Freedom Model and then you read The Freedom Model for the Family and you see it for what it is, look at, we're not saying that people don't die from drug use. We're not saying that sometimes families do the very best they can and things fall apart. I mean, a lot of times and, you know, but what we're saying is the reason things fall apart more than they have to is because there is so much wrong information and so many beliefs that now, even people that have never been to treatment, families that have never been involved in treatment, implement these strategies that are so harmful, not just harmful to the individual, the substance user, but they're harmful to the relationship. They're harmful to the family as a whole. And, and so all of these problems can start without anybody ever stepping foot in a meeting or stepping foot in a treatment program because it's, it's so ingrained in our culture.”
Ever wondered if traditional addiction treatments might be doing more harm than good to your relationships? In this episode of 'The Freedom Model for Addictions', hosts Michelle Dunbar and Mark Scheeren tackle this controversial topic head-on. They argue that 12-step programs and similar treatments often create unhealthy power dynamics within families, leading to strained relationships and a loss of personal autonomy.
Through personal stories and thoughtful discussions, Michelle and Mark highlight the divide-and-conquer tactics used by the treatment industry, which can make struggles with substance use even worse. Instead of following the conventional wisdom, they advocate for a fresh approach that prioritizes individual responsibility and happiness. If you're tired of the same old recovery narrative and looking for a new perspective that champions autonomy and informed choice, this episode offers a compelling alternative.
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