Wanting to change is a prerequisite for quitting an addictive substance, for sure. But hitting rock bottom is definitely not a prerequisite. For some people, ro

Wanting to change is a prerequisite for quitting an addictive substance, for sure. But hitting rock bottom is definitely not a prerequisite. For some people, rock bottom might be a bit of a catalyst, triggering them to want to change. But for others, rock bottom can just make things worse and lead to giving up, overdosing, suicide, etc. Unsurprisingly, addiction is a complex issue where the motivations (to start, and to stop) change from person to person.