Addiction exists in your mind, and that’s the only place you can solve it! This episode talks about the key role free will and mental autonomy play in solving addiction.

Giving Up Isn’t Easier!

May 3rd, 2023 39m 32s

So many people say, “Just don’t give up!” “Persistence always pays off!” But does it always pay off? Isn’t there a time when you should call it quits.

Unhappiness Is Not Causing Your Addiction!

Apr 26th, 2023 39m 27s

We clarify that unhappiness is not the cause of addiction which means you don’t have to find happiness to solve it.

Learning the Addict Self-Image through the Playground Effect

Apr 18th, 2023 40m 31s

Taking on the addict/alcoholic self-image can make moving past addiction seem impossible!

Do Addiction Treatment and 12 Step Programs Harm Relationships?

Apr 12th, 2023 39m 39s

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.

“I Hate It, But I Keep Doing It!”

Apr 4th, 2023 42m 25s

Are you at that point where you are continuing heavy drinking or drug use and you’re hating the consequences, hating yourself, yet can’t seem to stop?

The War on Opiates

Mar 29th, 2023 39m 53s

The Addiction Solution welcomes a special guest, Beverly Schechtman, Director/Vice President of The Doctor Patient Forum, to discuss The War on Opiates!

What Will It Take to Change Addiction Treatment?

Mar 22nd, 2023 39m 53s

Addiction treatment doesn’t actually help people to solve addiction, it makes them “accept it” under the guise of helping them. What will it take to replace this outdated, ineffective system.

Changing Your Preference with Emotional Understanding

Mar 16th, 2023 48m 38s

Listener topic request: Why do some people gain an understanding of The Freedom Model but occasionally drink or use drugs heavily?

Talking to Family About Moving Past Addiction & Recovery

Mar 9th, 2023 42m 47s

Everything changes for you once the people in your life see you as “an addict”. How do you talk to your family to move past addiction and recovery together!

Can Talking Critical to Yourself Be Motivational?

Feb 21st, 2023 41m 8s

Why do negative motivators seem to work so well for some people when we say they are not effective motivators for stopping heavy substance use or other “addictions”.

Are There Long Term Effects from Being “In Recovery”?

Feb 16th, 2023 47m 3s

Everyone knows there are long term effects from heavy substance use, but what no one talks about are the long term effects of being “in recovery”

Do You Need “Tools” to Stop Drinking?

Feb 9th, 2023 40m 18s

“I wake up in the morning and have great resolve! I’m not going to drink today! Then at 5:00, I'm drunk! If this is you, then this episode is for you!

Answering Skeptics and Critics of The Freedom Model

Feb 2nd, 2023 45m 49s

For our 160th episode of The Addiction Solution Podcast, Mark and Michelle answer The Freedom Model skeptics and critics directly.

Will You Lose Anything You Put Before Your Recovery?

Jan 26th, 2023 37m 18s

We’ve all heard this mantra: your “recovery” must come first! Whatever you put in front of it, you’ll lose! Is this true? And is it helpful to think this way?

The Problem with Addiction Recovery

Jan 18th, 2023 38m 36s

If you think “addiction recovery” is a good and positive thing, listen as the immense inherent problems with identifying yourself in this way are explained.

What About “Dry January”? Is It Helpful?

Jan 11th, 2023 34m 38s

“Dry January” has become “a thing” over the last decade. What is it? Is it Helpful? In this episode The Freedom Model delves into this and more!

Replacing 12 Step Servitude with Freedom!

Jan 4th, 2023 43m 22s

In this episode, we explore and explain the unholy marriage of medicine and religion that the 12 step model created to treat the “addiction disease”.

Becoming Happier in the New Year!

Dec 28th, 2022 38m 37s

Happy New Year Everyone! Do you have New Year’s Resolutions? Are there areas in your life you want to improve? Mark and Michelle talk about how you can become happier in your everyday life.

Freedom Model Success Stories

Dec 21st, 2022 42m 2s

Many people struggle with heavy drinking or drug using more when they are alone. This habit can be more difficult to break because of the perceived benefits.

Do You Struggle with Heavy Use When You’re Alone?

Dec 16th, 2022 30m 46s

Many people struggle with heavy drinking or drug using more when they are alone. This habit can be more difficult to break because of the perceived benefits.

Are You Living in Quiet Desperation?

Dec 7th, 2022 35m 38s

Everyone feels bored, restless, and unhappy at times. For those trying to solve and an addiction, this can seem especially troublesome.

Shedding the Addict/Alcoholic Self Image

Nov 23rd, 2022 33m 54s

Many people struggling with addiction have beliefs about their self image that are part of an addict or alcoholic identity. Here's how you can break those beliefs

What is the Solution to Addiction?

Nov 18th, 2022 39m 45s

One of the criticisms of The Freedom Model we hear is, “You guys say The Freedom Model is the only way!?? Isn’t that just like AA?” No, and here's why!