9 Red Flags That It May Be Time For You To Try Sobriety - Page 9
9. Denial
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“Denial is not a river in Egypt.” People with substance use disorder often have a hard time accepting the reality of their situation. This can manifest as minimizing our substance use or insisting we can stop anytime we want. When friends and family confront us about our behavior, we brush off their concerns, insisting that everything is under control. If everyone around you says you have a problem when you claim you don’t, you may be in denial. Similarly, if everyone in your circle is using drugs or alcohol and you are too, yet you believe your use isn’t problematic, this can also indicate that you’re not being honest about your use or that of the people around you.
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