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When we think of an substance abuse addict, Hollywood plays a major roll in what we imagine. We may see a man sitting in an ally dazed and dirty, skinny from malnutrition, in a pile of vomit or blood with a needle sticking out of his arm.
We may also picture a young woman in skimpy clothing hoping to get a customer so she can score another hit.
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One of the largest hurdles that people face when attempting to help someone with an addiction to alcohol is that they don’t realize or want to acknowledge they have a problem.
The typical abuser will deny their alcohol addiction and will often compare themselves to other abusers who seem more out of control then them self.
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