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Insomnia: Good, Quality Sleep Can Be Yours

Insomnia is a symptom, not a disease. Insomnia can have many causes, but the biggest cause is due to stress. Stress related to work, school, health or family concerns.

Why the Medical Model Doesn't Work

The medical model includes mental health/addiction counselors, therapists, and treatment centers. The medical model of addiction treatment doesn't work because: (1)  No one except the addict can decide to give up the addiction. (2) No one but the addict holds the key to recovery. (3) Others can support a desire to change a life but only the addict can decide to let go. (4) Addiction is about someone making the choice to continue using a substance, a lifestyle, an attitude to others, etc.