[wisty]

I don't have time to search for a credible source, but it is claimed addicts often seek treatment after hitting "rock bottom".

There's obvious reasons why it's not encouraged to wait that long though.

[kergonath]

> it is claimed addicts often seek treatment after hitting "rock bottom".

From my experience it is often too late at that point. And actually hitting rock bottom is difficult and destructive, and leaves scars. As they say, preventing is better than curing.

[melagonster]

Maybe we can make school harder so they will go there earlier.