It looks like summer is finally here in most of the country, and now is a great time to break out of a rut and make a change to your substance use habits. Spring is a time for new beginnings, and with the increased hours of sunshine, flowers and trees in bloom, and warmer temperatures, many people experience a natural boost to their moods. Why not take this natural boost and use it to make the change you’ve been wanting to make? Contrary to what you may have been told by well-meaning family and friends, or counselors or even treatment providers, you are not stuck drinking or using drugs in the same way you’ve always used them. You are not powerless, sick, broken, or diseased; you have simply developed a strong preference and habit both of which you have the power and ability to change. In this short video, Freedom Model co-developer Mark Scheeren provides some insight on solving addiction: |