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                     Denial - Why Alcoholics Think It's OK to Drink 
Denial is a defense mechanism that allows a person - despite overwhelming evidence to the 
contrary - to deny that something is true, when in fact, it is true. It is one of the most powerful 
and difficult problems that Alcoholics and Drug Addicts face before, during, and after treatment, 
because it is always the thinking that precedes the act of picking up a drink or a drug. We have 
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Physical Components of Denial - Binge drinking can cause some serious changes in the brain. For 
example, when the hippocampus, which controls memory and judgment, is damaged, the 
Alcoholic or Addict has great difficulty remembering the bad things that happen when they drink 
or use. This coupled with impaired judgment allows them to actually believe that drinking or 
using drugs is ok.
Poor judgment is further compounded by the overstimulation or inhibition of two important 
neurotransmitters: Serotonin and Dopamine. Serotonin affects thinking and emotions, while 
Dopamine affects the pleasure and reward centre of the brain. When a person drinks or uses 
drugs excessively, these neurotransmitters are overstimulated, and the body develops a 
tolerance to them. This causes the individual to need more and more of the substance while 
they get less and less of an effect.
Non-addicted people find it very difficult to understand the actions and thinking of the addict or 
alcoholic. They just don't "get it" because their brains have not been damaged so their thinking 
is not organically impaired and they have the capacity to differentiate between truth and 
falsehood.

Behavior Patterns of Denial - Family, friends and employers notice changes in the behavior 
of an alcoholic or addict long before the person with the disease does. This is the first 
indicator that someone is in denial about their disease. Tragically, as it progresses, the 
individual barely notices the changes and deterioration because they happen gradually, day 
after day, and seem normal to the sufferer.
Typical behaviors include, but are not limited to: being late to work, inability to hold a job, 
getting arrested, ending relationships when people criticize their drinking or using, 
spending rent money on drugs or alcohol, not keeping commitments, driving under the 
influence, poor personal hygiene, frequenting dangerous neighborhoods, and living on the 
street.Again, the alcoholic or addict does not notice or pretends not to notice that these 
behaviors are related to their substance abuse when clearly they are.
Summary - Denial is one of the biggest roadblocks to recovery. It is an elusive and 
dangerous pattern of thinking that is extremely difficult to break because it has so many 
different causes and manifestations. The first clue that someone is in denial is that their 
behavior and dialog change dramatically and they develop a litany of excuses for this that 
do not include drinking or using drugs.

This is further compounded by physical damage to the brain and its chemistry, which 
exacerbates poor judgment, increases tolerance, and enhances denial. The fundamental 
problem of denial is that the alcoholic/addict actually sees their substance abuse as the cure, 
not the cause. It is only when a person has a moment of clarity; where they see through the 
fog of denial and connect their problems to their drinking or using drugs that they will seek 
help. When this happens, recovery is possible. You can contact us through our website, we 
have the best rehabilitation centre in India. 
As there are many facilities to help and deal with such alcohol and drug-related issues in 
India, there are many top rehab centres in India where top-notch accommodation facilities 
are thus provided. Having the basic amenities of air-conditioned rooms and dormitories with 
the supply of hot water, veg and non-veg food menu, satellite TV, and the availability of 
indoor games, the rehab centres also have a 24/7 medical and support staff, with a panel of 
medical and psychiatric staff and also an experienced counselling team with top reputed 
therapists. One will also have the 24/7 availability of ambulances with clean and modern 
living areas which would indeed provide positive health being. 
Address: Trucare Trust – Mumbai, Survey No.7, Ashram Road, Yeoor Hills, Thane West, 
Thane, Maharashtra 400610, India.
Contact Number: +91-9167006990