Episode #108 "Substitution in Addiction"

Beyond Addiction, Future of Addiction Treatment Today!

In this episode of “Beyond Addiction”, Episode-#108 “Substitution in Addiction" , Danielle Guinaugh and Barnett from Gulf Breeze Recovery, a non-12-step holistic drug and alcohol rehab in Florida, talk about the critical role of counseling and therapy for treating substitution addiction issues.
In "Beyond Addiction" Episode #19 7, Danielle Guinaugh, the clinical director of our non-12-step holistic drug and alcohol treatment program explains: "We start by seeing the innocence in addiction, that the consequences may be felt on a personal level, but the actual addiction is based on a core misunderstanding of how we meet the thoughts and feelings that life offers us, and where we started using substances instead of our personal innate resilience."
One of the issues we discuss is the phenomena of substitution in addiction, of one substance or activity, for another.
Often when people overcome drugs or alcohol by traditional means, they substitute that addiction for another. If your drug of choice was opiates, you may switch to alcohol, or in the case of alcohol-related issues, people switch to a chemical. It does not even need to be a substance. Many become workaholics, start shopping, or engage in sex to substitute for their untreated addiction.
As Barnett puts it: "People engage in what I refer to as the "Not Doing-ness" of addiction." This attempt to "Not-Do" overlooks the fundamental misunderstanding behind the addiction, which never works.
There is a better way to overcome addiction than "White-Knuckling," or "Not-Doing."
By exploring the core reasons for their addiction, people become enlightened by their discovery, gaining the insights necessary to lead a happier, more fulfilling life, without drugs and alcohol, or the need for substitutions to their former addiction.
“Beyond Addiction” is a podcast dedicated to establishing a new outlook on addiction treatment centered around the inside out approach to recovery.
Our non-traditional non-12 step, holistic approach to alcohol and drug treatment recognizes the effectiveness of people rediscovering their innate health and core resilience that resides in each of us.

About Gulf Breeze Recovery: At Gulf Breeze Recovery, we treat people more as guests than as clients to be kept. This is why we offer amenities such as a pool with a waterfront view, a private fishing pier, and a white-sand beach area. This is just a part of what makes the atmosphere so unique at Gulf Breeze Recovery.

We believe in conducting counseling in a comfortable, welcoming environment. This encourages free thought and expression, allowing guests to explore their issues without fear or hesitation. Our programs provide more counseling hours than the industry standard, with therapy customized to meet an individual’s specific needs and goals.

We have carefully crafted and curated every aspect of our treatment so that guests can finally liberate themselves from chronic relapse. Creating a welcoming, comfortable environment filled with compassionate and highly qualified counselors and therapists has resulted in one of the nation’s most effective addiction treatment facilities.
Reach out to our admissions counselors today at 833.551.2304 to learn more about our programs.

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