I'm sorry about the false positive that has caused you problems, Peacemaker. I didn't realize that doctors could deny treatment to patients who fail a drug test. Doesn't seem very compassionate or helpful to me! I hope you won't let that person in chat get under your skin. There are jerks everywhere.

I haven't heard before that addicts intellectualize their problems, but I have seen some addicts rationalize and minimize their addictive behavior. For example, alcoholics who deny their drinking is causing problems to their life and people around them: "I'm just having a few drinks, feeling good, not harming anyone, I don't have an alcohol problem, I just like to have a good time, so what if I missed work today, a dinner without wine isn't truly eating, etc."