Resistance to drug addiction recovery is a common and significant barrier to recovery. It can occur due to various factors, such as fear of change, inability to take responsibility for one's life, low self-esteem, lack of motivation or support from others, as well as psychological problems or trauma. Resistance to drug addiction treatment is also a symptom of this diseases. Which is important for recovering people to learn to understand and cope with. Today, in our consultation, we just discussed this topic with a client. Types of resistance to recovery from drug addiction1. Shifting emphasis - diverting attention from the problem and finding excuses for drug use.2. Submission - indifference to the recovery process and lack of desire to change your life.3. Lack of self-confidence - the belief that recovery is impossible due to one's own weakness or insufficiency.4. Willfulness - refusal to follow the recommendations of specialists and independent decision-making that is harmful to recovery.5. Superiority - a sense of personal superiority and the belief that rules and requirements do not apply to individuals of higher rank.6. Self-pity - self-sacrifice and the belief that one deserves comfort through drug use.7. Naivety is the belief that the problem will solve itself or that recovery will occur without effort on the part of the addict.8. Secrecy - secretly continuing to use drugs and denying the problem to others.9. Boredom - lack of interest in the recovery process and the desire for new thrills.10. Devaluation - the belief that recovery is not a priority or worthy of effort.11. Imposing conditions - setting unrealistic demands on oneself or others to begin the recovery process.12. Rescue - excessive switching to helping other people in the fight against drug addiction, instead of working on oneself.13. Aggression is a manifestation of aggression towards others and specialists trying to help in recovery.14. Agitation - excessive arousal and inability to control your emotions, which can interfere with the healing process.15. Worship is a passive expectation of help and support without one’s own efforts for recovery.16. Showing off is the desire to look successful and recovered in front of others, without making real efforts to change your life. What to do with resistance to recovery? To successfully overcome resistance you must: 1. Accept the existing problem and realize the need for change.2. Seek help from specialists (narcologists, psychologists, counselors) to receive support and guidance in the recovery process.3. Work to increase motivation and strengthen self-esteem through positive thoughts and actions.4. Examine your motives for drug use and develop strategies to replace bad habits with healthy ones.5. Connect with support groups or communities of former drug addicts to share experiences and moral support.6. Develop an action plan and gradually move towards the goal of recovery, setting specific tasks and deadlines for their implementation.7. Avoid contact with people or environments that may trigger the desire to use drugs.8. Maintain a healthy lifestyle, including proper nutrition, physical activity, regular sleep and avoidance of bad habits. Resistance to recovery from drug addiction can be a complex process that requires time, patience and effort on the part of both the addict and those around him and professionals. It is important to remember that every step on the path to recovery is a step towards a new life without drugs and towards a better future for yourself and your loved ones. Sincerely, your psychologist, addictologist - addiction specialist, Vyacheslav Vasiliev. Sign up for a consultation 8(960)087-03-03 (Whats app, telegram).