Drug Abuse

Question by ebizartistry: Why is “Denial” the the number one obsticle in the treatment of substance abuse?
Why is “Denial” the the number one obsticle in the treatment of substance abuse?

Best answer:

Answer by lady
Well, it’s number one because if you are in denial, you don’t get treatment… as you don’t recognize or are willing to recognize that you have a problem or need help.

Answer by holbab
i believe thats addicts are in denial because psycologically, they dont want to believe that something is empowering them, or taking over their life. considering the drug itself is the problem, thats why its the biggest obstical. thats why they say
‘the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem”.

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