Thirst for Freedom
Thirst for Freedom was created by Steven Young that is based on a combination of the work of Dr. David Stewart and Virginia Satir. It was derived out of a corrections program for alcohol and drug related offenses in El Paso County, Co in 1971. It is also used currently in Glen and Butte counties, CA. It is a humanistic, resource-based approach to addictions. Thirst for Freedom is designed to support 12-step programs, proven to be highly useful and effective for parents and youth. Thirst for Freedom includes:
• a laymen’s approach to the disease model of addiction and alcoholism.
• an assessment model focused on the concept of resistant drinking
• drinking patterns from a humanistic perspective
• recovery patterns
• a section on intention, technique and outcome
• a section on discipline and control