Why Do Addicts Lie?

On this week's podcast, The Agents of Recovery take a deep dive into the reasons addicts lie. As you know, addictions of any kind can change the person you love and once trusted into someone you don’t recognize. Lying becomes a defense mechanism and this behavior continues even in the face of negative consequences. It’s hard to understand how a loved one, who may have been honest before their addiction, has now become an accomplished liar. They often feel shocked and betrayed as their loved one is caught in lie after lie. This is an episode not to be missed. Education and understanding of the behavior can help you and your loved ones.