Denial is a series of lies, omissions of truth, falsifications, exaggerations, justifications and behaviors like turning a blind eye, pretending a problem doesn’t exist or isn’t as bad as it seems

Denial is a series of lies, omissions of truth, falsifications, exaggerations, justifications and behaviours like turning a blind eye, pretending a problem doesn’t exist or isn’t as bad as it seems, avoiding people who would disapprove of substance abuse or alcoholism, and much more. The central theme is that these characterisations of denial all serve one purpose: to permit the addicted individual to continue using unabated and without consequence.

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