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THE FREEDOM MODEL ONLINE PROGRAM

Our Program contains more than 100 video tutorials (and we are always adding
more). Know that 26,000+ people (as of 2023) around the world just like you have
already freed themselves from the addiction and recovery trap with The Freedom
Model Program.




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ADDICTION EXPERTS MARK SCHEEREN, STEVEN SLATE & MICHELLE DUNBAR PRESENT A
PROVEN, REVOLUTIONARY, NON-12-STEP ADDICTION-HELP MODEL, THAT THEY DEVELOPED
OVER 34 YEARS OF INTENSIVE RESEARCH & EXPERIENCE HELPING THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE TO
SOLVE THEIR ADDICTIONS AND MOVE ON WITH THEIR LIVES.

The Freedom Model is the replacement for the ineffective addiction treatment
industry that has been failing the world for more than 8 decades. It’s time for
a change that’s based in logic, research, and decades of positive proven
results! Take a look:

 * The Freedom Model Online Program: 100+ video lessons taught by Freedom Model
   co-developers Mark Scheeren and Michelle Dunbar, The Freedom Model for
   Addictions book, workbook, audiobook, and worksheets

 * The Freedom Model for the Family Online Program: 12 video lessons taught by
   Mark Scheeren and Michelle Dunbar, The Freedom Model for the Family book

 * Monthly 2 Hour Live Group Coaching Session (identities of all participants
   are hidden in the event for complete privacy): An interactive forum where you
   will be able to ask questions about The Freedom Model and how you can apply
   it to your life.

 * New monthly Video Quick Lessons from Freedom Model developers and certified
   Freedom Model Coaches

 * Addiction Treatment and 12 Step Deprogramming Seminar Series

 * 10% discount off all Private Freedom Model Coaching Sessions

 * Freedom Model Newsletter featuring trending topics on addiction, the latest
   in addiction research, reviews of movies, shows, or books with addiction in
   the storyline.

 * At any point you can upgrade your online experience and get one-on-one
   coaching sessions via video conference with a certified Freedom Model Coach.
   You will receive 10% off coaching sessions as a Freedom Model Online Program
   Member. Call 888-424-2626 or go to The Freedom Model Coaching page for more
   information.




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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE FREEDOM MODEL ONLINE PROGRAM


5.0 OUT OF 5 STARS BRILLIANT LIBERATING EMPOWERING

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2021

This book is POWERFUL. After 14 years sober, I am now a social drinker. It IS
possible. This book teaches abstinence, moderation, etc. - whatever you're
looking for. It uses evidence-based approaches to tell the TRUTH about addiction
today according to the science - not folkore and guesses from the 1930's. Even
if you just want to read an empowering and interesting text, this book is for
you. I cannot recommend it highly enough. It has changed my life.


5.0 OUT OF 5 STARS THEY NAILED IT!

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2021

During this past year I read the book again, listened to all the podcasts and
YouTube videos and all while remaining in the 12 step world. After all this,
finally the bubble burst, the veil lifted, and my mind is no longer “infected”
by the 12 step/treatment society misinformation. I can finally see what my issue
has been all along and can confidently say that my mind has made a big shift. A
shift I never thought possible or could even imagine while “working” the 12 step
program.


5.0 OUT OF 5 STARS HAVE BEEN BRAINWASHED BY THE "RECOVERY IINDUSTRY"? THIS IS
YOUR BOOK!

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2021

I am so thankful I found this book and will share it with all my clients, I
myself have had problematic substance use and I couldnt find enough resources to
reprogram myself from the teachings i was taught in academia and by the system,
I wish I found the freedom model years ago... every person who has struggled or
struggles with problematic behaviors/ substances shall read this! 10 stars!
Thank you!!! You are changing lives!


5.0 OUT OF 5 STARS THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ!

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2021

The best $ I ever spent. I am reading this book and a piano has been lifted off
my back. Also listening to "The Addiction Solution" podcasts . I joined AA zoom
5 months ago and the AA fanatics on zoom really cornered me. The AA Daily
reprieve bs and the disease concepts is all bs. AA freaked and creeped me. This
book with its common sense, its deconstruction, it’s simple logic is great to
have to live my life in.


5.0 OUT OF 5 STARS BEST APPROACH TO ADDICTION

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2021

Amazing book. The only way I could realize I was in total control of my
decisions. The principles are so good you can apply in many other areas of your
life. I'm happy to feel strong and in control again, easily choosing what's best
for me. Recommended!!


5.0 OUT OF 5 STARS BRILLIANT LIBERATING EMPOWERING

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2021

This book is POWERFUL. After 14 years sober, I am now a social drinker. It IS
possible. This book teaches abstinence, moderation, etc. - whatever you're
looking for. It uses evidence-based approaches to tell the TRUTH about addiction
today according to the science - not folkore and guesses from the 1930's. Even
if you just want to read an empowering and interesting text, this book is for
you. I cannot recommend it highly enough. It has changed my life.


5.0 OUT OF 5 STARS THEY NAILED IT!

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2021

During this past year I read the book again, listened to all the podcasts and
YouTube videos and all while remaining in the 12 step world. After all this,
finally the bubble burst, the veil lifted, and my mind is no longer “infected”
by the 12 step/treatment society misinformation. I can finally see what my issue
has been all along and can confidently say that my mind has made a big shift. A
shift I never thought possible or could even imagine while “working” the 12 step
program.


5.0 OUT OF 5 STARS HAVE BEEN BRAINWASHED BY THE "RECOVERY IINDUSTRY"? THIS IS
YOUR BOOK!

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2021

I am so thankful I found this book and will share it with all my clients, I
myself have had problematic substance use and I couldnt find enough resources to
reprogram myself from the teachings i was taught in academia and by the system,
I wish I found the freedom model years ago... every person who has struggled or
struggles with problematic behaviors/ substances shall read this! 10 stars!
Thank you!!! You are changing lives!


5.0 OUT OF 5 STARS THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ!

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2021

The best $ I ever spent. I am reading this book and a piano has been lifted off
my back. Also listening to "The Addiction Solution" podcasts . I joined AA zoom
5 months ago and the AA fanatics on zoom really cornered me. The AA Daily
reprieve bs and the disease concepts is all bs. AA freaked and creeped me. This
book with its common sense, its deconstruction, it’s simple logic is great to
have to live my life in.


5.0 OUT OF 5 STARS BEST APPROACH TO ADDICTION

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2021

Amazing book. The only way I could realize I was in total control of my
decisions. The principles are so good you can apply in many other areas of your
life. I'm happy to feel strong and in control again, easily choosing what's best
for me. Recommended!!


5.0 OUT OF 5 STARS BRILLIANT LIBERATING EMPOWERING

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2021

This book is POWERFUL. After 14 years sober, I am now a social drinker. It IS
possible. This book teaches abstinence, moderation, etc. - whatever you're
looking for. It uses evidence-based approaches to tell the TRUTH about addiction
today according to the science - not folkore and guesses from the 1930's. Even
if you just want to read an empowering and interesting text, this book is for
you. I cannot recommend it highly enough. It has changed my life.



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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Mark Scheeren, Michelle Dunbar and Steven Slate – Authors of The Freedom Model
for Addictions, Escape the Treatment and Recovery Trap


MARK SCHEEREN

Chairman of Baldwin Research Institute

Co-Founder and Co-Author of The Freedom Model, Addictions Researcher, and
Instructor


MICHELLE DUNBAR

Executive Director of Baldwin Research Institute

Addictions Researcher, Instructor, Co-Author, The Freedom Model, and also the
Author of Freedom Model for the Family


STEVEN SLATE

Senior Director of Research and Development

Research Fellow at Baldwin Research Institute, Instructor, and Co-Author of The
Freedom Model


MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Mark Scheeren, Michelle Dunbar and Steven Slate – Authors of The Freedom Model
for Addictions, Escape the Treatment and Recovery Trap


MARK SCHEEREN

Chairman of Baldwin Research Institute

Co-Founder and Co-Author of The Freedom Model, Addictions Researcher, and
Instructor











MICHELLE DUNBAR

Executive Director of Baldwin Research Institute

Addictions Researcher, Instructor, Co-Author, The Freedom Model, and also the
Author of Freedom Model for the Family


STEVEN SLATE

Senior Director of Research and Development

Research Fellow at Baldwin Research Institute, Instructor, and Co-Author of The
Freedom Model





THE FREEDOM MODEL ONLINE PROGRAM

COURSE OVERVIEW (You must enroll to see course videos)

 1.  1
     
     
     ABOUT THE FREEDOM MODEL
     
      * Introduction
     
      * Meet Mark Scheeren
     
      * Meet Steven Slate
     
      * Meet Michelle Dunbar

 2.  2
     
     
     PREFACE
     
      * Preface

 3.  3
     
     
     MIND AND THE BRAIN - 1 LESSON
     
      * Mind And Brain Lesson

 4.  4
     
     
     THE BINGE CONSTRUCT - 3 LESSONS
     
      * Lesson 1: Constructing the Binge
     
      * Lesson 2: The Fantasy and the Inevitable Reality
     
      * Lesson 3 : Ending the Binge Cycle

 5.  5
     
     
     CHAPTER 1: ESCAPE THE ADDICTION AND RECOVERY TRAP - 3 LESSONS
     
      * Lesson 1: Addiction Treatment Creates “Addicts”
     
      * Lesson 2: Nobody Needs Treatment
     
      * Lesson 3: Addiction And Recovery Are Opposite Sides of The Same Coin

 6.  6
     
     
     CHAPTER 2: “YOU HAVE TO WANT IT TO WORK” - 3 LESSONS
     
      * Lesson 1: Timing Is Everything
     
      * Lesson 2: Cornered Into Perpetual Recovery
     
      * Lesson 3: Indirect Processes of Change

 7.  7
     
     
     CHAPTER 3: THE QUICK ANSWERS - 3 LESSONS
     
      * Lesson 1: Are You Denying Addiction Exists? What Is The Freedom Model
        And How Can It Help Me?
     
      * Lesson 2: How Do I Quit Drinking/Drugging? How Do I Deal With
        Withdrawal? How Do I Resist Cravings?
     
      * Lesson 3: Is Addiction Genetic? Can I Really Moderate?

 8.  8
     
     
     CHAPTER 4: WHY DO I KEEP DOING THIS? WHY DO I PREFER IT? - 2 LESSONS
     
      * Lesson 1: Primary Reasons For Use
     
      * Lesson 2: Secondary Reasons For Use

 9.  9
     
     
     CHAPTER 5: CAUSES VS. REASONS - 1 LESSON
     
      * Lesson 1: Causes vs. Reasons

 10. 10
     
     
     CHAPTER 6: LEARNED CONNECTIONS - 2 LESSONS
     
      * Lesson 1: What Are Learned Connections?
     
      * Lesson 2: Mental Illness And SUD (Substance Use Disorder/Addiction)

 11. 11
     
     
     CHAPTER 7: THE POSITIVE DRIVE PRINCIPLE - 2 LESSONS
     
      * Lesson 1: What Is The PDP?
     
      * Lesson 2: Happiness Is Subjective and A Mixed Bag

 12. 12
     
     
     CHAPTER 8: THE ADDICT/ALCOHOLIC SELF-IMAGE - 2 LESSONS
     
      * Lesson 1: Everything Changes Once You See Yourself As Addicted
     
      * Lesson 2: Expectancy Response - Placebo Effect

 13. 13
     
     
     CHAPTER 9: LEARNING THE ADDICT/ALCOHOLIC SELF-IMAGE - 3 LESSONS
     
      * Lesson 1: The Playground Effect
     
      * Lesson 2: Cognitive Dissonance
     
      * Lesson 3: Learning From Our Culture

 14. 14
     
     
     CHAPTER 10: CONSTRUCTIVE SELF-IMAGES - 1 LESSON
     
      * Lesson 1: Constructive Self-images

 15. 15
     
     
     CHAPTER 11: MENTAL AUTONOMY AND FREE WILL - 1 LESSON
     
      * Lesson 1: Mental Autonomy And Free Will

 16. 16
     
     
     CHAPTER 12: LEAVING THE CAGE OF RECOVERY - 2 LESSONS
     
      * Lesson 1: Are You Going To Be A Person In Recovery
     
      * Lesson 2: Living Free

 17. 17
     
     
     CHAPTER 13: SUCCESS - 2 LESSONS
     
      * Lesson 1: What Does Success Mean To You?
     
      * Lesson 2: You Are Free

 18. 18
     
     
     CHAPTER 14: RECLAIMING YOUR FREEDOM AND HAPPINESS - 2 LESSONS
     
      * Lesson 1: You Are What You Think
     
      * Lesson 2: Direct Preference Change

 19. 19
     
     
     CHAPTER 15: MOTIVATORS VS. DETERRENTS - 2 LESSONS
     
      * Lesson 1: You Don’t Have To Quit
     
      * Lesson 2: Categorical Thinking

 20. 20
     
     
     CHAPTER 16: FORGING A LASTING PREFERENCE CHANGE - 3 LESSONS
     
      * Lesson 1: What Is A Preference, And How Do You Change It?
     
      * Lesson 2: The Problem With Replacement
     
      * Lesson 3: Don’t Make Your Change Unnecessarily Conditional

 21. 21
     
     
     CHAPTER 17: QUESTIONING DRUG EFFECTS - 2 LESSONS
     
      * Lesson 1: Drug, Set, And Setting
     
      * Lesson 2: You Can’t Need What Doesn’t Help You

 22. 22
     
     
     CHAPTER 18: THE ILLUSION OF EMOTIONAL RELIEF - 3 LESSONS
     
      * Lesson 1: An Emotion Is An Evaluation
     
      * Lesson 2: Drugs And Alcohol Can’t Think For You
     
      * Lesson 3: Constructing The Illusion 15 Minutes

 23. 23
     
     
     CHAPTER 19: LOWERED INHIBITIONS AND THE LICENSE TO MISBEHAVE - 2 LESSONS
     
      * Lesson 1: The Origins Of The License To Misbehave
     
      * Lesson 2: The Illusory Benefits Of Lowered Inhibitions

 24. 24
     
     
     CHAPTER 20: PLEASURE - 2 LESSONS
     
      * Lesson 1: Exploring The Concept Of Pleasure
     
      * Lesson 2: Substances and The Not-So-Simple Pleasure Center

 25. 25
     
     
     CHAPTER 21: THE BENEFITS OF ADJUSTED SUBSTANCE USE - 2 LESSONS
     
      * Lesson 1: Don’t Make A Hasty Decision; Consider Your Options
     
      * Lesson 2: A New Choice Called Moderation

 26. 26
     
     
     CHAPTER 22: THE HIDDEN COSTS - 1 LESSON
     
      * Lesson 1: The Hidden Costs

 27. 27
     
     
     CHAPTER 23: A HAPPIER VISION - 1 LESSON
     
      * Lesson 1: A Happier Vision

 28. 28
     
     
     LIFE MOVEMENTS - 3 LESSONS
     
      * Lesson 1: The Foundation Of Moving On
     
      * Lesson 2: Open Your Mind To The Possibilities
     
      * Lesson 3: Building A Direction By Swinging The Bat

 29. 29
     
     
     ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
     
      * The Freedom Model Book - PDF Version
     
      * FM Life Movements Workbook
     
      * The Binge Construct Workbook
     
      * FM Program Workbook
     
      * Suggested Reading List
     
      * FREEDOM MODEL COACHING PROGRAM

 30. 30
     
     
     FREEDOM MODEL AUDIOBOOK
     
      * Opening Credits
     
      * Dear Freedom Model Reader
     
      * About the Authors
     
      * Foreword
     
      * Preface
     
      * Chapter 1: How to Escape the Addiction and Recovery Trap
     
      * Chapter 2: "You Have to Want It to Work"
     
      * Chapter 3: The Quick Answers
     
      * Chapter 4: Why Do I Keep Doing This? Why Do I Prefer It?
     
      * Chapter 5: Causes vs. Reasons
     
      * Chapter 6: Learned Connections
     
      * Chapter 7: The Positive Drive Principle
     
      * Chapter 8: The Addict/Alcoholic Self-Image
     
      * Chapter 9: Learning the Addict Self-Image
     
      * Chapter 10: Constructive Self-Images
     
      * Chapter 11: Mental Autonomy and Free Will
     
      * Chapter 12: Leaving the Cage of Recovery
     
      * Chapter 13: Success
     
      * Chapter 14: Reclaiming Your Freedom and Happiness
     
      * Chapter 15: Motivators vs. Deterrents
     
      * Chapter 16: Forging a Lasting Preference Change
     
      * Chapter 17: Questioning Drug Effects
     
      * Chapter 18: The Illusion of Emotional Relief
     
      * Chapter 19: Lowered inhibitions and the License to Misbehave
     
      * Chapter 20: Pleasure
     
      * Chapter 21: The Benefits of Adjusted Substance Use
     
      * Chapter 22: The Hidden Costs
     
      * Chapter 23: A Happier Vision
     
      * Appendix A: The Myth of Loss of Control
     
      * Appendix B: The Brain Disease Model of Addiction
     
      * Appendix C: Addiction Isn't Chronic
     
      * Appendix D: Heroin and the Myth of "Addictiveness"
     
      * Appendix E: People Can Moderate - If They Prefer It
     
      * Afterword
     
      * End Credits


STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? FAQS:

 * What Is The Cost Of The Program?
   
   The cost is $395.00 for the first month, and 49.95 each month thereafter. You
   can cancel your subscription at any time.

 * How Long Is The Program?
   
   The program consists of more than 100 video lessons. Each lesson ranges from
   5 minutes to 30 minutes in length. The Freedom Model team updates and adds
   videos each month.

 * If I Enroll In This Program, Is That Kept Completely Confidential?
   
   Yes. To guarantee full confidentiality when signing up for this program we
   recommend that you create a unique login for this program only. Do not login
   using your Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn accounts.

 * Can You Help Me With Work Or Legal Issues?
   
   You can print out a receipt confirming that you purchased this program, but
   as you’re doing it from home on your own, we cannot provide written
   documentation attesting as to whether or not you are actually doing the
   coursework. If you need help with work or legal issues, we recommend calling
   1-888-424-2626 and discuss those needs to see if Private Coaching or The
   Complete Addiction Solution Program is a better fit for your circumstances.

 * Does This Program Have A Religious Or Spiritual Component?
   
   No, The Freedom Model Online Program contains research based information to
   help people to make lasting changes to their substance use habits.

 * Where Did Your Research And Program Originate?
   
   In 1989 career researcher and mathematician, Jerry Brown, set out to learn
   how people resolved their addictions. He had seen firsthand that the AA
   program seemed to have abysmal rates of success. He met a young man named,
   Mark Scheeren at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting and the two hit it off. Both
   were curious and skeptical about AA, and began their research to see what
   parts of AA, if any, were helpful and what parts were not. They scoured the
   research that had already been completed and was being conducted on
   addiction, and also opened a retreat where people could come and stay and
   learn how to resolve their addictions and move on with their lives. They
   eventually abandoned all of AA’s teachings completely as they learned from
   their research and experiences helping people that there was nothing in the
   current treatment and 12-step paradigm that helped people to resolve their
   substance use problems, and in fact, much that hindered it. The Freedom Model
   evolved over the course of 3 decades from that starting point.

 * Can The Freedom Model Online Program Help Me If I’m Dual-diagnosed?
   
   Yes, The Freedom Model Program has helped many thousands of people who are
   dual-diagnosed to solve their addiction and move on with their lives.

 * How Do I Know If I Need Detox Services?
   
   If you are drinking alcohol, using benzodiazepines such as Xanax, Valium,
   Ativan, Klonopin, etc., or opiates, and you would like to stop, we recommend
   that you consult a medical professional to be evaluated for medical detox.

 * What If I Start The Program But Feel I Need More Help?
   
   You can call The Freedom Model team at 1-888-424-2626 and learn about your
   options such as Freedom Model Coaching and The Complete Addiction Solution
   Program. Once enrolled in The Freedom Model Online Program you are eligible
   to receive a discount for Private Coaching.





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