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Chemical Addiction Causes
Running Head: THE CAUSES AND RECOVERY FROM CHEMICAL ADDICTION

The Causes & Recovery From Chemical Addiction
Dozier, Tommy O
Argosy University/Atlanta

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Chemical addiction is the least researched in the medical field. The problem is that chemical addiction is a growing epidemic in urban cities. Chemical addiction has many names, but everyone agrees that it is an enormous problem. Chemical addiction can be treated and arrested and then recovery is possible. There is a lack of education as to the causes of chemical addiction. A person will deny the existence of the addiction which further adds to the growing epidemic. There …show more content…
There are two types of denial that will be covered:
Type A Denial is when a person sees, understands, and knows that they definitely have a problem. When they are confronted about the problem they deny having any problem but deep down inside of themselves they know that they have a problem. This type of denial is outright dishonesty or lying.
Type B Denial is when a person is either partially or totally blind to the problem that they have. This type of person uses self deception, rationalization, justification and excuse making to make themselves believe that they do not have a problem. These type of people honestly believe that they do not have a problem, and that they are being misunderstood. Their denial is based on being honestly dishonest, not on being a …show more content…
This internal acceptance is a process, not an event. Once the seed has been planted that the person has a chemical dependency problem, it needs time to root. It also needs proper nourishment for growth and maturity. It does not happen overnight. The person has to admit by their own words that they have a chemical dependency problem. Then and only then can the recovery process begin. Complete recovery requires interpersonal and lifestyle changes that take time and often requires the help of qualified therapist and counselors, as well as good peer support groups. Once a person admits they have a chemical dependency problem or they are mandated into treatment, the next step is to find a qualified effective treatment center. There are several sources that will assist the individual to find an effective treatment center:
The National Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center can be reached anytime toll-free at 1-800-784-6776
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The National Association of Drug & Alcohol Interventionist can be reached anytime at
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