Lee Davy
Lee Davy
Trying to Quit Drinking? You’re Not Disordered, You’re Adapted
Trying to Quit Drinking? You’re Not Disordered, You’re Adapted
Trying to Quit Drinking? You’re Not Disordered, You’re Adapted
Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Lee Davy challenges the 'alcohol use disorder' label and introduces 'alcohol reliance' to help reframe your journey to sobriety.
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Lee Davy
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- The term 'alcohol use disorder' can be more harmful than helpful.
- 'Alcohol reliance' is a more accurate and less damaging term.
- Changing the language you use can change your story.
- Alcohol dependence is an adaptation, not a disorder.
- Understanding your needs and pain is key to overcoming reliance.
Words really matter. They don’t just describe our reality; they shape it.
Ever felt like the label 'alcohol use disorder' doesn't quite fit? Lee Davy thinks so too, and in this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, he dives into why he believes this label can be more harmful than helpful. Instead, Lee introduces the concept of 'alcohol reliance' and explains how changing the way we talk about our relationship with alcohol can transform our journey to sobriety.
He argues that alcohol dependence is not a disorder but an adaptation—a way your body and mind have learned to cope with unmet needs or pain. This shift in perspective can help you understand that you're not broken; you're just trying to survive. Lee shares his own experiences and those of others who have found freedom by changing their language and, consequently, their stories.
This episode is filled with insights, humour, and practical advice for anyone looking to rethink their relationship with alcohol. So, are you ready to rewrite your story?