Many addicts engage in denialism. For example, cigarette addicts and alcoholics commonly say, "I can quit anytime I want".
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''See also:'' [[Addiction and denialism]]
''See also:'' [[Addiction and denialism]]
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[[File:A24987~.jpg|thumbnail|right|300px|Many addicts engage in denialism. For example, cigarette addicts and alcoholics commonly say, "I can quit anytime I want".]]
WebMD indicates about [[addiction and denialism]]:
WebMD indicates about [[addiction and denialism]]:
{{Cquote|An important first step in addressing addiction is to recognize and accept how alcohol and substance use is impacting your life. But if you’re in denial about whether your alcohol and substance use is actually unhealthy and causing you problems, it can prevent you from getting help...
{{Cquote|An important first step in addressing addiction is to recognize and accept how alcohol and substance use is impacting your life. But if you’re in denial about whether your alcohol and substance use is actually unhealthy and causing you problems, it can prevent you from getting help...