Lee Davy

1000 Days Sober Podcast

Lee Davy

  • 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 redefines 'alcohol use disorder' as 'alcohol reliance', offering a compassionate and empowering perspective on recovery.
9 minutes
Empowering
Compassionate
Informative
Hopeful
Non-judgmental

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Rethinking Alcohol Dependence: You’re Adapted, Not Disordered

Episode Overview

  • Reframe 'alcohol use disorder' to 'alcohol reliance' for a more compassionate understanding.
  • Words shape our reality and can impact our recovery journey.
  • Understanding alcohol reliance as an adaptation to meet needs.
  • Challenge traditional labels and find empowering alternatives.
  • Lee Davy shares his personal journey and insights on recovery.
Words really matter. They don’t just describe our reality. They shape it.
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, Lee Davy challenges the conventional label of 'alcohol use disorder'. Instead, he introduces the concept of 'alcohol reliance', suggesting that individuals are not broken but have adapted to meet certain needs. Lee shares his personal journey and how changing the language around alcohol dependence can significantly alter one's recovery path.
By reframing the narrative from disorder to reliance, he argues that people can better understand their relationship with alcohol and find healthier ways to meet their needs. This episode dives deep into how words shape our reality and how a shift in terminology can unlock new perspectives and healing. Lee's approach is both compassionate and thought-provoking, making it a must-listen for anyone struggling with alcohol or supporting someone who is.
If you've ever felt labelled or boxed in by traditional recovery language, this episode offers a refreshing and empowering alternative.
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