Denial is an extremely powerful force in life.Denial is an extremely powerful force in life.  For addicts, this often manifests as telling yourself that your problem isn’t as bad as you think it is or that you have things under control.  Denial holds you back and prevents you from being safe, happy, and healthy.  The best defense against denial is knowledge, and Cher Cosenza understands this better than anyone.  Cher is a private investigator who provides people with the knowledge they need to bring about change in their lives... knowledge that will make them safer. She explains how to come face‐to‐face with denial and how to use knowledge to be happier and healthier.