Does My Child Need to ‘Hit Rock Bottom’ to Recover from Addiction?
This brief article and video discuss the common belief related to letting a loved one hit rock bottom before they are able to make any improvements. Partnership to End Addiction’s Helpline Specialist, Karla Castro-Soto (MS in Marriage & Family Therapy) suggests alternatives to letting a child hit rock bottom and rather suggests focusing on the steps a child might actually be willing to take in order to work towards recovery.
External Link
https://drugfree.org/article/does-my-child-need-to-hit-rock-bottom-to-recover-from-addiction/
Related Topics
- Parenting/Caregiving
- Substance Use
- Addiction