The AFM supports a biopsychosocial-spiritual model of addictions, which holds that addictions arise from a variety of factors. The following list identifies theories and philosophies that AFM supports and encourages staff to use in order to provide client centred services:
- Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Model*
- Levels of Involvement
- Stages of Change
- Motivational Interviewing
- Co-occurring Disorders Initiative
*This document is currently under review to reflect the organization’s adoption of the biopsychosocial-spiritual model.