Jack Lopez
Jack Lopez
Dangerous Denial
Dangerous Denial
Dangerous Denial
Monday 10th May 2021
Jack Lopez explores how denial impacts addiction and recovery, stressing the importance of professional support for healing.
29 minutes
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Jack Lopez
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Facing the Truth: How Denial Affects Addiction and Recovery
I know it's about saving the life of your addicted family member, but the longer you create a smoke screen with your denial, the longer their addiction is going to go.
Ever wondered how denial can twist reality for both addicts and their families? In this episode of 'Let's Talk Recovery and Family', host Jack Lopez dives deep into how denial plays a sneaky role in addiction and recovery. He explains how addicts often convince themselves that their problem isn't that bad, believing they can manage it alone. But it’s not just the addicts—families can also be in denial, ignoring the havoc addiction wreaks on everyone involved.
Jack emphasizes that denial only keeps the addiction cycle spinning, making it harder for everyone to seek the help they desperately need. He advocates for the importance of professional support and how facing the truth is the first step towards healing. If you or someone you know is grappling with addiction, this episode sheds light on why breaking through denial is crucial for recovery.
Tune in to get a fresh perspective on how to confront and overcome this common but dangerous obstacle.