Eventually, alcohol and drugs no longer make them feel good, but instead they are drinking or using to keep from feeling bad. They will need it to simply function. They can become addicted. If they don t get help, they can develop serious psychological problems, such as suicidal depression, or serious physical problems, such as liver or brain damage. Some may be injured or die in an overdose or alcohol or drug related accident.
Substance abuse is dangerous.
It can ruin your health, cause you to harm others, cause you to lose friends and family, distract you from your goals and ambitions, and cost you your self-respect. Bottoming-out can be different for everyone. It doesn t have to mean losing everything. While it is true that most people have to feel some motivation to change, they won t all need to hit what we consider rock bottom before getting help. What you can do is to help raise the bottom for friends and family members.