Question by ebizartistry: Examples of defence mechanisims used by drug addicts question?
Can anyone in mental health or drug addiction counseling give me examples of how an addict might use minimization, projection, intellectualizing, diversion, and hostility?
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Answer by joshua L
minimization – Its not THAT bad… i onyl use it to de-stress, I dont really have a problem /w it. projection – YOU’re the one making a big deal about it… I onyl use because of what my dad did….
diversion _ why dont we talk about YOUR gambling problem
hostility – How dare you tell me what to do… I dont need any of this
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Minimization: Thinking they don’t have a “problem” and they can “control” their addiction
Diversion: Pointing out someone else’s problems that are “worse”. Focusing on other issues. It’s not the drugs, it’s the girlfriend/job/etc.
Hostility: Saying it’s “their life” and not your business. They are an adult and can handle themselves.
Projection: Projecting their problems onto the person trying to help.
Intellectualizing: The person may start using big words and trying to disconnect the problem from their emotional issues that are bringing them to the addiction.