Why Does You Keep Misusing Substances When It’s So Bad For You?Why Does You Keep Misusing Substances When It’s So Bad For You?
Addiction Secrets And Mindset Hacks
Davud Grošić explores why we misuse substances despite knowing the risks and offers tips for healthier alternatives.
8:22•31 Jul 2020
Understanding Why We Misuse Substances Despite the Risks
“Every time I feel certain, uncertain and special, it makes me awesome, and I fulfill my needs. I'm going to do it no matter what is happening with my body because emotions give you an action.”
Why do we sometimes keep doing things that we know are bad for us? In this episode of 'Addiction Secrets and Mindset Hacks', Davud Grošić opens up about his own struggles with substance misuse. He shares his journey, detailing the times he used drugs and alcohol even though he knew they were harming his health and affecting those around him. Davud dives into the psychological needs that substance misuse often fulfills—certainty, uncertainty, and feeling special.
These needs, he explains, can make destructive habits feel almost irresistible. But there's hope. Davud offers practical advice on how to meet these needs in healthier ways. He suggests looking back at what needs you were trying to meet with substances and then examining your current behavior to find new, positive ways to fulfill those same needs. This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with addiction or trying to understand why loved ones might continue harmful habits.
It's insightful, relatable, and filled with actionable tips to help you or someone you care about start the journey toward a cleaner, healthier life.
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