When someone who is struggling with drug abuse “hits rock bottom,” it implies that they have hit their lowest possible point – perhaps they were arrested, hurt someone while high, or had an overdose scare. Essentially, “hitting rock bottom” means hitting a point where things cannot get any worse.
What happens after you hit rock bottom?
A rock bottom is when a person feels emotionally overwhelmed and broken. They will frequently feel flattened with hardly any energy. They will most likely feel terrified too, even if they do their best to deny that.
How do you know if you hit rock bottom?
Signs of rock bottom from addiction can include:
- Being fired because of substance abuse.
- Getting kicked out of your house or becoming homeless.
- Serious financial problems.
- Trouble with the law.
- Overdosing.
- Dropping out or getting kicked out of school.
- Serious injury or hospitalization from drug or alcohol use.
- DWI.
