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Two Carson City residents who hiked C-Hill recently returned Sunday morning with a message: The flag that graces the hillside is in need of repair.

Denial can make encouraging a friend or loved one getting help tricky, if not impossible. A good first step is making sure you are in a healthy place yourself before you offer help.

The approach made popular by Alcoholics Anonymous doesn't work for most people, according to psychiatrist Lance Dodes. In fact, he says, the steps can actually be harmful to the majority of addicts.