In many cases, the addicts objections to treatment may be the addiction fighting for its life, almost as though the addiction is a separate person. Two types of objections. 1) Substantial objections, such as work or family commitments, scheduling problems, legal matters. 2) Insubstantial objections, such as "I don't want to," "It's not that bad," "My wife is the problem." These can be the toughest objections. The group will be able to brainstorm the right answers.