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PLEASE NOTE: The material on this page is from the now-defunct widenthecircle.org web from 2001, produced some two years prior to the development of the current Sonora Model site leg. This material should be considered formative and incomplete, and is inaccurate in many places. It is presented solely for historical context for those interested in the development of the infant-shock model of addiction, and does not represent the current state of theoretical development in addiction research, and should certainly not be used in formulating opinion in regard to the nature or treatment of addiction, nor for any diagnostic or clinical purpose.

The solution to one of the great mysteries of the ages has been hiding in plain sight.
Now we can all know that solution.

Highlights and starting points

Ten-minute guided tour
The basics of addiction, cause and cure explained; a crosslinked overview of what's known, what's possible, what's already been done, and what's yet to come.

The challenge
Assuming that cure really does exist, how prepared are you to have your beliefs about addiction challenged? You might be surprised at how right your beliefs really are.

The facts
The science behind the claims. What we know and can prove about addiction, what we can't prove, why we need to know more, and how everyone can contribute.

The dangers
There is no free lunch. There are serious potential side effects from curative treatment, just as there are serious potential side effects from accepted forms of treatment offered today.

What's missing?
Not convinced that cause has been found or that the cure we describe can work? Tell us where we've missed the mark. Your skepticism could provide the spark that leads to a vital contribution to the lives of millions of addicts.

True stories
Real stories from individuals who have received cure, posted anonymously and thoroughly explored to determine just how effective cure has been. Can you believe?

The cause and cure of addiction are now known. In fact, they've been known for years. Those who have had this knowledge have understood the implications of what they knew and have remained very low-key. It was not believed that the world was ready for the truth about addiction, and the challenge that truth poses. Because the cause was found in a most unexpected place, and bringing the cure to every addict will be a difficult and lengthy process. But at last...at long last...there is real hope.

We have chosen to challenge the silence. As of now, the cause and cure for addiction are officially "outed", and we are ready to invite everyone to test what we've found, to help us further refine our knowledge, and widen the circle of hope for every addict and every community. We take this step now because we believe there is now sufficient evidence to support the knowledge of cause and cure that nearly everyone can be satisfied that this mystery has been solved.

Addiction is not caused by genetics, biology, stress, social pressure, micro-organisms, alien influence or inherent personality flaws. It is not caused by spiritual deficiencies or bad choices. Addiction is a condition, not a disease, which springs from what many have already remarked is one of the most unlikely sources possible. And that condition is correctable...permanently.

Cure does not come in the form of a pill. It does not come from love, spiritual awakening, radiation, prayer, divine intervention, lifestyle change, personal discipline, diet or social adjustment. It comes from inside of us, and from outside of us, and it happens in a way that almost everyone can agree is as magical as it is logical. That magic can and will be harnessed, and some of us may live to see a time when today's discoveries become tomorrow's technological miracle. But that time is a long way off. The challenges we face today have much more to do with human resources than with technology, because until our technology makes consistent curability possible, the only real hope for cure lies in the time and attention of real people.

Every addict knows the cause of addiction, and every non-addict knows the cure. We have simply forgotten what they are. So this website is not about a new scientific discovery or a spiritual awakening. It is a reminder of what we already know.

And that is the truly wondrous hope for dealing with addiction. Because we now believe that to effectively prevent and cure addiction, we need do nothing more than remember. If only it was as easy as it is simple.

We sincerely apologize for not telling you here and now exactly what the cause and cure happen to be. But we have discovered from hard experience that the understanding of cause and cure is not something that comes with a few words or a flash insight. It may challenge your beliefs about human nature to the core, but we believe the challenge is worth taking.

Last updated: September, 2001. The material on this page is copyright ©2004 Cub Lea. Address questions and comments to the webmaster. The information on these pages represents lay opinion which may be inaccurate and should not be used in the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. For additional information, see the complete disclaimer.

Highlights and starting points
Ten-minute guided tour The basics of addiction, cause and cure explained; a crosslinked overview of what's known, what's possible, what's already been done, and what's yet to come.
The challenge Assuming that cure really does exist, how prepared are you to have your beliefs about addiction challenged? You might be surprised at how right your beliefs really are.
The facts The science behind the claims. What we know and can prove about addiction, what we can't prove, why we need to know more, and how everyone can contribute.
The dangers There is no free lunch. There are serious potential side effects from curative treatment, just as there are serious potential side effects from accepted forms of treatment offered today.
What's missing? Not convinced that cause has been found or that the cure we describe can work? Tell us where we've missed the mark. Your skepticism could provide the spark that leads to a vital contribution to the lives of millions of addicts.
True stories Real stories from individuals who have received cure, posted anonymously and thoroughly explored to determine just how effective cure has been. Can you believe?