Breaking Through Alcoholism’s Denial

It is often remarked that those struggling with alcohol addiction are the last to know it; their friends and family members tend to pick up on the red flags and warning signs long before the individual will acknowledge the problem. This is a function of denial, something that tends to accompany addiction and makes it difficult for the individual to request the help that he or she so desperately needs.

Denial doesn’t just make things challenging for the person struggling with addiction, though. It is also problematic for the family members. You may observe that your spouse, child, sibling, parent, or …read more