One psychological mechanism that tends to obstruct identification and treatment of alcoholism is

A. projection.
B. sublimation.
C. magical thinking.
D. denial.


D. denial.

Alcoholics and their families are often enmeshed in a web of denial that makes alcoholics dependent individuals difficult to identify and treat. Until the individual and the family acknowledge the drinking problem, little can be done to help the client.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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and cooking meals for others.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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