The Big Question About Addiction .... What is it by Rose Lockinger
Tag: Denial
Denial And Lying In Addiction And Recovery
Denial and lying are integral components of the complex disease of addiction. Denial is a complex defense mechanism that helps protect addiction. Lying allows for the rationalization and denial to create a realm where only the addict exists. For myself, lying began long before drug use, in my childhood. I lied as a child primarily … Continue reading Denial And Lying In Addiction And Recovery
Conducting an Intervention – for the Alcoholic or Addict
Some good news: recovery treatment has advanced and it's no longer true that someone has to hit "rock bottom" to get help. A structured intervention might possibly be the solution that will start a lifetime of sobriety. An intervention helps a person see the link between their alcohol or drug use and the problems in their life. … Continue reading Conducting an Intervention – for the Alcoholic or Addict
Helping someone with addiction – Resource List!
Learn more about family support groups. There are many choices to pick from. Don't blow this off! Family education groups provide information about the nature of a substance use disorder; its effects on the loved one, the family, and others; the nature of relapse and recovery; and family dynamics. These groups often motivate families to become more involved in treatment.
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