An individual who has “hit rock bottom"Hitting rock bottom" - A colloquial phrase referring to a situation wherein an addict has lost much and suffered greatly as a result of their addiction and seek treatment. The idea is that when an addict reaches a place where they have nothing to lose, they realize something must change in their li... More” as a result of addiction and has lost family, jobs, or spent time in jail. Low-bottom drunks enter recoveryThe process by which addicts attempt to break the hold a certain substance or behavior has on their lives. This can refer to participation in a wide variety of methods. What they all have in common, is a sense that life is improving and the addict is regaining control. More out of the realization that they have no choice.