Addiction Exchange Vol.
Denial is a serious problem that can cause relapse.
Many therapists are looking for an effective system for interrupting denial and refocusing clients upon dealing with their addiction. Definition of Denial Denial is a normal and natural psychological defense that has both benefits and disadvantages. The benefit is that it temporarily removes the pain caused by consciously confronting a serious problem and creates the illusion that the problem is being solved. The biggest disadvantage of denial is that it blocks recognition and problem solving. Denial results from the natural tendency to avoid the pain caused by recognizing the presence, severity, and responsibility for dealing with serious problems.