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05 Sep Denial and Alcoholism: When You Know You Have a Drinking Problem

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Denial and Alcoholism: When You Know You Have a Drinking Problem

 

Denial and alcoholism – the two go hand in hand. There are multiple ways that denial is very much present in alcoholism: we deny that our drinking is affecting our work, that our drinking is having a negative impact on our relationships, we deny that our drinking is destroying our families, and we deny that we have a problem. Most adamantly, we deny that we are alcoholics.

 

You may have a problem with alcohol if you feel ashamed of your drinking, are lying about it, or if your friends and family members are left worried about your drinking. Alcoholism is an illness. Alcoholism is a chronic disease. Thankfully, alcoholism is treatable.

 

According to SAMHSA’s 2013 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 22.9% of current alcohol users aged 12 or older are classified as binge drinkers. Unfortunately, less than 8% of adults with an alcohol use disorder (AUD) received treatment in the past year. Lack of insurance and difficulty accessing care are barriers to receiving treatment. Unwillingness to participate in treatment, fueled by the denial of having a problem, is one of the most often reported reasons adults with an alcohol use disorder do not receive treatment.

 

Denial is one of the most difficult obstacles to overcome on the road to recovery. You might think that an alcoholic is someone who lives in a cardboard box, staggering down the street with a bottle of hard liquor poorly concealed in a brown paper bag. We defiantly say to ourselves, “I’m not an alcoholic. I’ve got a job, a home, and provide for my family! If I was alcoholic, how could I manage that?” That perception is false. Alcoholism affects people from every socio-economic background and lifestyle. Left untreated, the illness will progress putting you, your family, and life as you know it in real danger.

 

Tired of being in denial? Call us, we’re here to help you overcome your addiction and pave the way to recovery.
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