Don't know much about it, but if it works for you, more power to you!

Ive never heard of it but it sounds similar to how I quit drinking. I really had to look inward and try to resolve a lot of problems that were causing me to want to cope by drinking. I also had to address my coping skills (or lack of).

I was suffering from depression and ptsd and when those underlying traumas were healed through working the 12 steps, it was alot easier to stay sober.

The only thing I know about the freedom model is that they believe addiction is a choice and not a disease but alot of the modalities used in treatment are quite similar to my experience in the IOP I attended but regular attendance at AA meetings were a requirement at the same time. I remember a comment my counselor made to a question of mine, at the time. She said, "we throw everything at you but the kitchen sink. The rest is up to you!"

God Bless

Makes sense to me. I, however, didn't experience a traumatic event. I suffered from a spiritual absence in my life. By working the 12 steps and working with other alcoholics, I've uncovered the solution which is turning everything over to my higher power every single day. I have no opinion on how you should do it, as long as you find sobriety and peace in your life. You deserve it.