There are times when addiction recovery quotes can inspire people to keep going and continue to strive to achieve their recovery goals. People who are involved in substance abuse treatment and are moving through the recovery process often spend plenty of time in therapy sessions, but they also have downtime when they can sit and reflect. If you are in a reflective mood, these quotes may inspire you to think about your life and journey in new and interesting ways. We’ve gathered some of our favorite addiction recovery quotes here and hope they will inspire you somehow.
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Our rehab center is known for its welcoming setting and caring staff. We feature an amenity-filled center that includes chef-prepared meals and fitness equipment. If you are struggling with an addiction to alcohol or drugs, you can benefit from treatment at Muse. In the meantime, take time to reflect on these inspiring quotes. We hope they help you focus on your recovery in positive ways.
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The Power of Words in Recovery
Words have a powerful effect on people. Many of our therapeutic approaches at Muse Treatment are based on various forms of psychotherapy — such as talk therapy. Words can guide the recovery process. The following addiction recovery quotes may provide light when you’re feeling darkness all around you. Many people may try to speak to you about your condition and recovery; they may or may not have the right words to offer you. We’ve brought these quotes together because we know how comforting words can be when feeling uncertain, sad, or even fearful. Words can calm negative emotions. They can help you reach your recovery goals when you put them to good use in your own life. We’ve also previously shared other inspirational sayings, such as six inspiring quotes from celebrities who have beaten addiction and Mental Health Awareness Month quotes.
Quotes to Inspire Hope and Determination
“Hope is the thing with feathers.” Emily Dickinson wrote that line in one of her poems. Hope can help your spirit fly. When you’re feeling mired down by cravings, withdrawal symptoms, or negative emotions, hope can help you rise above the darkness. Here are some other quotes about hope and determination to inspire you:
“While there’s still life, there’s hope.” — John Gay.
“Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.” — Christopher Reeve.
“To live without hope is to cease to live.” — Fyodor Dostoevsky.
“Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality.” — Jonas Salk
“We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. — Jesse Owens
“Tomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday.” — John Wayne.
“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal–a commitment to excellence–that will enable you to attain the success you seek. — Mario Andretti
Quotes on Understanding and Overcoming Addiction
Substance use disorders require treatment, but a person’s sense of determination and effort can help fuel their recovery journey. Here are some addiction recovery quotes to help you overcome and manage your substance dependence for the long term:
“Remember that just because you hit bottom doesn’t mean you have to stay there.” — Robert Downey Jr.
“Addictions–particularly nicotine and alcohol–are energy thieves. They are toxic energy that disrupts the flow and balance of your natural energy. Addictions injure the body, enslave the mind, and suppress the capacity of the human spirit to experience joy. They ruin health, happiness, and life itself. — Edward A. Taub
“Well-being starves addiction.” — Terri Guillemets.
“Recovery is an acceptance that your life is in shambles, and you have to change it.” — Jamie Lee Curtis
“Become addicted to constant and never-ending self-improvement.” — Anthony J. D’Angelo
“If you can quit for a day, you can quit for a lifetime.” — Benjamin Alire Saenz.
Quotes to Support Relapse Prevention
A substance addiction is a chronic condition that often involves relapse. However, relapse is not a foregone conclusion. A relapse doesn’t signal recovery failure; it simply means more treatment is necessary. A relapse prevention plan can help. Here are some quotes that support relapse prevention:
“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” — Henry Ford.
“Failure is a detour, not a dead-end street.” — Zig Ziglar.
“Either you run the day or the day runs you.” — Jim Rohn.
“Discipline weighs ounces, regret weighs tons.” — Anonymous.
“If you chased your recovery like you chased your high, you would never relapse again.” — Anonymous.
“Do not bite at the hand of pleasure until you know there is no hook beneath it.” — Thomas Jefferson.
Reflective Quotes for Personal Growth
The following quotes may inspire you to transform into your best self. We hope they do.
“No one will dispute me when I say that the only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work.” — Harry Golden.
“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” — Ernest Hemingway.
“The best investment you can make is in yourself.” — Warren Buffet.
“Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else.” — Les Brown.
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson.
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” — Maya Angelou.
Encouraging Quotes from Public Figures
Here are more quotes that may inspire you to keep persevering to achieve your recovery goals:
“When you are going through hell, keep going.” — Winston Churchill.
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” — Andy Warhol.
“Mistakes are a fact of life. It is the response to the error that counts.” — Nikki Giovanni.
“Success is falling nine times and getting up ten.” — Jon Bon Jovi.
“Be sure you put your feet in the right place; then stand firm.” — Abraham Lincoln.
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” — Mahatma Gandhi.
“When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.” — Harry S. Truman.
Community and Connection Through Quotes
We hope these addiction recovery quotes help you recognize that you are part of a larger community of people striving to be better and do better. Recovery can be a series of ups and downs, but continuing on the path despite the bumps in the road will still enable you to get there–get to that place where you can find your better self, the self that can manage your addiction effectively.
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Muse Treatment’s Use of Inspirational Tools
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