Denial is a defense mechanism that allows a person – despite
overwhelming evidence to the contrary – to deny that something is true,
when in fact, it is true. It is one of the most powerful and difficult
problems that Alcoholics and Drug Addicts face
before,
during, AND
after treatment, because it is always the thinking that precedes the act of picking up a drink or a drug.
If you have a drinking problem, you may deny it by:
- Drastically underestimating how much you drink
- Downplaying the negative consequences of your drinking
- Complaining that family and friends are exaggerating the problem
- Blaming your drinking or drinking-related problems on others
If
any of these symptoms sound familiar to you, or someone you love, or if
you're struggling with drinking, please listen to this informative and
important show.
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