Why Addicts Lie To The Ones They Love (How to know if an addict is lying)

Why addicts lie to the ones they love and how to know when addicts lie to you. If you have an alcoholics spouse (husband or wife) or if you have an addicted child, THIS IS A MUST WATCH VIDEO! Amber (Addiction specialist) explains why addicts lie to the ones they love, how top spot it happening and what to do about addicts/alcoholics that lie to you.

Can You Ever Trust An Addict? This video tells teaches you how to know if someone is telling the truth: There are 5 simple ways to know if someone is telling you the truth (or at least being genuine with you). But, you have to stop and pay attention to catch these signs.

Did you know that people tend to lie to the people closest to them? Or that it's easier to lie to the people closest to you?

At Hope For Families Recovery Center, we specialize in treating addicted individuals (or people with substance use disorders) and their families. As you might image, being able to tell if someone is lying is a pretty important skill.

In fact, I think addicts and alcoholics want to know that their counselor can tell if they're lying. They won't respect you if you believe everything they say.

Here's a video on what to do when the addict or alcoholic lies to you:

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💁Amber's Backstory:

[rakeemcook]

7:49 the gut feeling will never lie. hands down every single time. every time.

[candace_in_jersey]

The other give away...they hide.Have a friend struggles with opiates, she usually calls me like 5 times a day.When she don't call for a while, I just know.

[kristinamelnichenko]

This is such important advice. The one about a lack of talking about being sober really hits home. As though the addiction just went away yet you’re getting that old vibe and there’s no different actions.

[kellynottingham-smith]

When I am hearing so many details that I am feeling “Bored” with what someone is saying in particular situations- that has always made me feel irritable and suspicious. But, I’ve never heard anyone except you describe that as being one of the ways you can identify potentially being lied to. I TOTALLY get it. Thank you!!! ❤

[commandermudpie]

A lie by omission which is intended to deceive is still a lie. Also, when someone tells a complicated "story" ask them questions... and ask them to tell the story again.

[jacquelinetucker]

Being bored!! Never thought of this but it's so true!!

[christina]

Omission of the truth is a big one. "I didn't lie! I just didn't tell you that part..." uh, yeah, right. like you said Amber, "Call it was it is - it's lying" :)

[monicadlynn]

Sober people know exactly how long they've been sober. It it never "when I told you I quit"!!

[christinecortes]

The last one is the most important one !!! I hate it when I ignore my gut feelings

[kc]

Thanks Amber,
Thanks for this video. I work in the addiction field You hit the nail on the head when you talked about ignoring your instincts and rationalising or excusing away an addict’s lies because I may be avoiding conflict. It is a secret of mine. I am afraid of conflict sometimes. Keep up the good work.

[alicearcturus]

You are good! My soon to be "legally"ex would start talking about his day at work when we were in an emotional confrontation over his latest "slip". It was monotone and boring, just like you said! So glad to be free after 26 years of hell. I could only leave when I got my SS. Old, poor and single but stress free! Peace.

[ginabevilacqua]

I have experienced all five of these!!! Over and over again. Thank you for pointing them out!

[warriorofgrace]

Me and my man used to talk all the time.
He used to look at my like I was yoda! We could talk!
Now it seems like he he’s care about that anymore he’s to busy with all that he is going threw..so you said in one of your other videos when they are using they are consumed with themselves and only after the are satisfied will they tend to you but they will never be satisfied. 😭 so sad I feel like I miss my best friend even though he’s right there.
All that your saying in this video is so true! Thank you!

[jodypixley]

When they don't talk about getting sober, when they not talking about their last screw up., when they not talking about what they need to take care of or asking my advice and most of all when they have come to the piont that they just screwed up but act like it didn't happen and you inquire about it and they say your stuck in the past and they say they just want to go forward in life and I'm like well you have court in a couple of weeks and they say ( I will deal with it when it gets here and then they look like they going into a panic attack ! Totally can tell they cannot deal with faceing their problems and wishes he was invisible or could run and hide long enough that he is forgot about ! Really sad to hear and watch !

[Coffeetime]

I wish I saw this when i met my ex... He put me in debt and distress, lying and using me for money... yes he loved me but his addiction was more important

[sirod]

Another one would be The story changes multiple times. You get a different version of the story.

[PutTheShovelDown]

Do you think it's important to call out a lie if you hear one?

[zoec]

😂OMG the being bored. I never thought about that, it’s so true

[saraii]

Your so pretty inside and out sister thank you for the right advice ..and for doing the healing work that you do
Ill keep up

[earthangel]

Okay so I’m binge watching your videos. I am desperate. However, your shirt is amazing! It made me happy. Foxes are a sign for me that I am on the right path. Where did you get it?! I want one. Thank you so so much for your help.