The Dilemma of Denial and Substance Abuse
If you’ve listened to episode 15 “Substance Abuse and Suicide“, you know that many people have a hard time admitting that their substance use has become problematic. It is often said that denial and substance abuse go hand in hand. In fact, being in denial (that you are drinking/using too much) is often considered a cardinal sign that you have a problem. Most of us have known someone who drinks too much, for example, yet is …
