An article was recently published online at Addiction Treatment Magazine called “Waiting for an Addict to Hit Rock Bottom? You’re Waiting too Long.” This prompted a lot of conversation around our offices and we want to know what you think.
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Below are some quotes from the article to get you thinking …
“… if that “aha” moment never comes and the addicted person isn’t even willing to admit there is a problem, how can we logically expect improvement…”
“… studies show that treatment does not have to be voluntary to be effective.”
“Above all, relapse does not mean ‘I guess he has to hit bottom first.’”
“The earlier those struggling with addiction are encouraged to reach out for that helping hand, the more likely they are to be able to pull themselves up.”