69 Quotes About Substance-abuse

The Power to redefine your life and purpose is in your hands, use it effectively like a wise person.

Someone who is trying to be sober is often trying to work out deeper emotional issues and is attempting to undo years of habitual behavior. When you reduce recovery to just abstinence, it simplifies what is really a much more complex issue.

The legal and judicial system view substance use as a criminal matter; while the mental health system has been fighting for generations to change that particular perspective.

The bleak optimism has skewed the overall views of our societal perspectives on substance abuse.

Under the influence, I am easily influenced. I try to keep my pants on, but some things are easier said than done.

My slurred speech isn’t from one or nine drinks too many, it’s from my father.

Anyone who takes opioids on a regular basis will become dependent upon them, meaning they will have to taper off gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms. But very few chronic pain patients exhibit the compulsive drug-seeking behaviors of someone who is addicted.

I take opioids to treat chronic pain. Stigmatizing them will harm me.

Love is the best drug, bar none.