Addiction and Recovery
True or false: people are often unconsciously encouraged to use chemicals to solve their problems.
True! This isn't always a negative thing; kids see their caretakers take medications that help them manage an illness, for example, and we see commercials every day for pills that help with various conditions (Morrison-Valfre, 2021). What do you think the downfalls of this are?
What is the first and most important step in beginning recovery?
This defense mechanism is often the first choice for individuals struggling with substance abuse.
Denial.
True or false: Long-term recovery often includes periods of relapse.
True.