145 Inspirational Quotes on Dealing and Recovering From Addiction

145 Inspirational Quotes on Dealing and Recovering From Addiction

1. “Recovery is something that you have to work on every single day and it’s something that doesn’t get a day off.”
2. “Sometimes the thing you’re most afraid of doing is the very thing that will set you free.”
3. “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.”
4. “One of the most courageous decisions you will ever make is to finally let go of what is hurting your heart and soul . . . and start embracing what sets your free!”
5. “Surrender your fear today and trust that resilience has been coded into your being for survival, no matter what comes at you in life — without drugs or alcohol, the real power of resilience kicks in and shines when given a space to do so.
6. “Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain… To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices – today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace it”
7. “It can be incredibly difficult, but always remember that you do not have to do this alone. There is no shame in asking for help and asking for support.”
8. “Every day is a new opportunity to get stronger and closer to your freedom from addiction, so keep fighting and believe in yourself.”
9. “You are capable of more than you know; don’t let your addiction convince you otherwise.”
10. Take it one step at a time and don’t forget that it’s ok to make mistakes- it doesn’t mean you’re failing; it means you’re learning.
11. “Do not give up — no matter how hard the days ahead may seem, as long as you believe in yourself, there will be hope.”
12. The best way to overcome an addiction is by holding onto something even more powerful – love for ourselves.
13. “Remember that although recovery will be challenging at times, those experiences can be some of the most important lessons that shape us into great people who help others while overcoming personal struggles.”
14. “Your addiction does not have to define you. You have the power to overcome it and become the best version of yourself.”
15. “Put your highest goals in front of you, no matter how difficult they are, and reach for them.”
16. Every day is a chance to rewrite your story and make positive choices toward recovery.
17. “It takes great strength to admit that you need help, and even more courage to accept it when it’s offered.”
18. “Manage your life one day at a time! It’s taking control of today that makes tomorrow better.”
19. “Today I choose life on purpose and with intention.”
20. “The most important thing about addiction recovery is taking the first step—and then continuing to take more steps. Each step you take leads you closer to the life of your dreams.”
21. “Addiction can be beaten if you have the courage and strength to face it head-on. It will not be easy, but it can be done — one day at a time.”
22. Your recovery and success depend on how much effort, dedication and focus you’re willing to put in, every single day.
23. “Instead of letting our hardships define us, we must learn that we can rise up in spite of them – and come back even stronger than before.”
24. “Recovery is ultimately about finding joy again – in ourselves, our relationships, our activities and the people around us.”
25. “One moment of willingness is all it takes for an addict to move from impossibility to possibility; from defeat to victory; from guilt and shame to love and pride.”
26. “It’s not about being perfect; it’s about giving your best efforts toward recovery every single day.
27. “It is empowering to take action and face change by recognizing the power of addiction and taking positive steps to understand, cope, and recover from its damaging effects.”
28. “You can’t create a life for yourself until you start to value yourself first by making the commitment to go through recovery.”
29. “If recovery were easy anyone could do it, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth doing.”
30. When going through difficult times in recovery, staying motivated is important as it will help keep you focused on an eventual richer-quality life while keeping stumbling blocks out of the way.
31. “You are not alone in your journey of recovery; there are others who have numbers stories just like yours and they share strategies that work flawlessly when applying them with persistence.”
32. No matter how hard you fall in battle with addiction, don’t give up — get back on your feet and keep fighting.
33. “Recovery is possible but one must be honest with themselves and commit to changing their lives for the better.”
34. “The most difficult part of overcoming an addiction isn’t stopping, it’s staying stopped. The only way you can do that is to focus on one day at a time and take life one step at a time.”
35. “It’s never too late to change your path in life or to put yourself on the right course by committing to beating your addiction and living a sober lifestyle.”
36. “Recovery requires hard work, dedication and a positive attitude but it is possible for anyone to achieve sobriety if they set their mind fully to the process.”
37. “The most important decision you can make in recovery from addiction is that no matter what happens, you will not give up until you have attained health and peace of mind.”
38. “Addiction isn’t something that goes away overnight—it takes work and dedication, but with the right attitude and help you will be able to break free and start living a healthy life again.
39. “You may feel weak before beginning your journey, but remember: there are millions just like you fighting this battle, who also believed they were all alone on this path—you will get through it!”
40. “Change begins by facing the truth of where we are now…through honestly admitting our powerlessness over our addictions and unmanageability of our lives…. If we are honest about where we stand internally then real change can begin”
41. “Addiction is not a choice, but recovery is.”
42. “You are strong enough to face anything that comes your way and you will get through this.”
43. “The only way out of the problem is through it. There is no such thing as escaping it. You just have to take one moment at a time, face it, accept it, and then move onward with life.”
44. “Pain can seem unbearable, but if you have resigned yourself to the fact that addiction exists in your life and are ready to make a new start, ask for help and believe in yourself – you will find the strength to go on and let go of the past.”
45. “It doesn’t matter how far down the scale you have gone; once you begin recovery, you begin to raise your head up again.”
46. “Recovery from addiction begins with one simple step: making the decision to stop using or abusing drugs or alcohol and accepting help from other people who understand what you have been going through.”
47. Without pain there would be no suffering without suffering we would never learn from our mistakes.
48. “You may have made mistakes and experienced setback, but don’t let them define your future. Remember that you have the strength and resilience to achieve any goal.”
49. “Forgiveness is the final form of love.”
50. “The only way out of the labyrinth of suffering is when we turn within and face our own shadow.”
51. “Someone I once loved gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift.”
52. “Although I cannot give away my pain, I can receive strength from those around me if I only open up my heart to healing without judgement or guilt.
53. “We all feel sorrow, loss and anger at some point in our lives–it doesn’t make us broken; it makes us human.”
54. “Think about those who care for, who would miss, who need–despair can take this away but hope can bring it back again.”
55. “It’s not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength, to ask for help with an addiction.”
56. “If you want to be free from the prison of addiction, it is your responsibility to take that first step towards recovery.”
57. “Just one positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.”
58. “Recovery isn’t a race – but there is an urgent need to move forward. You can do it!”
59. “Be patient with yourself and don’t give up on hope or a better future for yourself despite whatever struggles you may have endured along the way.”
60. “If nothing changes, nothing will change.”
61. “The only way out is through.”
62. “Recovery is something that you have to work on every single day and it’s something that doesn’t get a day off.”
63. “If you want something you never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.”
64. “Recovery happens one step at a time and starts with a single phone call or word of encouragement.”
65. “Today matters. Each day presents a new opportunity to make different decisions; what we do today affects our tomorrow. And recovery is made possible through small steps taken each day to reclaim our lives from the depths of addiction.”
66. “Addiction does not define who you are — your resilience in overcoming it does. It’s never too late for positive change — no matter how dark your night or deep your pain, dawn always comes before the new day arrives.”
67. “Sometimes, being in recovery means taking baby steps instead of giant leaps: learning that progress isn’t always perfection.”
68. “My recovery has taught me courage, humility and connection — I was willing to try just about anything to get well emotionally and spiritually, even if it was outside my comfort zone! Having courage wasn’t actually as hard as I thought it would be.”
69. “It’s never too late to start over. If you weren’t happy with yesterday, try something different today. Don’t stay stuck. Do better.”
70. “Recovery is not just about stopping using or drinking; it’s about reclaiming the life we were meant to have in the first place.”
71. “If you want to make positive changes, simply take a single step forward. Every small action counts!”
72. “The greatest thing one can do is to rise above the shadows of addiction and touch the beauty of a sober morning while achieving worthwhile goals and dreams.”
73. “When you surrender to your truth and trust that process, no matter how bumpy, recovery happens on its own timetable – when you are ready for it.”
74. “Life gets so much better after recovery, but it takes determination and courage to quit and make it happen.”
75. “You can survive anything if you don’t lose yourself in the process.”
76. “Recovery is not about becoming perfect. It is about realizing we don’t have to be perfect to be okay.”
77. “No matter how small, believe in your ability to step away from addiction and choose life instead.”
78. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Take the first step today to recovering from addiction and you will be one step closer to freedom tomorrow.”
79. “Pain can become your teacher if you learn to listen closely enough; use it as a way forward down the road of recovery and personal growth.”
80. “Sometimes you just need someone there for you, listening and helping you find your own strength within: that’s what sobriety is all about.”
81. “A bad day does not define you – remember that it is only 24 hours out of an entire lifetime, so make sure each moment counts on your path to recovery.”
82. “You are stronger than your addiction; believe in yourself: take a deep breath and take a step towards freedom.”
83. “The best way out is always through.”
84. “It doesn’t matter how far you’ve gone on a wrong road – turn back.”
85. “Recovery is about so much more than just not using; it requires us to build a satisfying and meaningful life in its place.”
86. “If you are going through hell, keep going.”
87. “Everything needs time: You cannot see the rainbow without having some rain!”
88. “The hope of recovery exists if you are one of the millions who struggle with addiction or have a loved one with an addiction disorder, even in the darkest of days hope prevails if we keep looking forward to our recovery success path.”
89. “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”
90. “If you’re struggling with addiction, don’t give up on yourself. There is hope and recovery is possible if you reach out for help.”
91. “Change isn’t easy but it can be the best thing that ever happened to you if you let it.”
92. “Staying sober doesn’t happen overnight – one day at a time is how recovery works and success happens in the long term.”
93. “The most beautiful people are those who have seen darkness yet still have the courage to be strong and find their way back out into the light again.”
94. “No matter how far down the scale you have gone, you can always start over again from scratch and make something of your life.”
95. “Don’t worry about tomorrow, take it one day at a time – focus on healing today and stay present with where you are right now.”
96. “Life is made up of small victories so celebrate every milestone no matter how small or insignificant they may seem.”
97. “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
98. “You are not your mistakes; you are not the bad decisions that you have made in your life. You are a work in progress and each day brings new opportunities for growth.”
99. “The only way to get through addiction is one day at a time.”
100. “Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it.”
101. “The pain will pass; freedom lies on the other side of recovery.”
102. “Recovery is something that you have to work on every single day and it’s something that doesn’t get a day off.”
103. “It’s never too late or too early for another chance at life.”
104. “You might feel like giving up but don’t, because if you feel like quitting ask yourself why you started in the first place.”
105. “The most difficult thing is to not be discouraged by temporary defeats and to keep striving for success.”
106. “Recovery is hard work and a life-long journey, but it is the best thing that has ever happened to me.
107. “My recovery isn’t perfect and it might not be how I hoped it would be, but at least I am still here trying even when I want to give up.”
108. “The only way out of addiction is through, one day at a time. Your battles can be won when you never forget that nothing works if you don’t try.”
109. Once you come face-to-face with your choices, the healing process can begin.
110. “If I have strength and courage, recovery will be mine, then I will reconnect my life line – one day at a time!”
111. “You cannot make up for lost time, but you can start where you are and move forward.”
112. “It’s not a sign of weakness to ask for help; it’s a sign of strength.”
113. “Addiction does not have to define who we are or control our lives. We always have the power to choose a new path.”
114. “The first step in recovery is acknowledging that we are powerless over addiction and surrendering ourselves to something greater than ourselves.”
115. “Recovery from addiction is something that must be taken one day at a time—one positive action at a time, one happy thought at a time, one helpful act at a time. One moment of courage at a time.”
116. “Recovery doesn’t mean you were never sick; it means you found health.”
117. “Know that your future is brighter than your past and choose hope over despair.”
118. “The most courageous act is to think for yourself aloud.”
119. “There is no such thing as a hopeless situation. Every single circumstance of your life can change!”
120. “Recovery isn’t a destination, it’s a journey and sometimes it takes courage to take that first step.”
121. “One moment of understanding generates hours of courage.”
122. “Be stubborn about your goals and flexible about your methods.”
123. “No one can go back and make a new start, but anyone can start from now and make a brand new end.”
124. “It’s not always easy, but the only way out is through.”
125. “You’re not defined by the numbers of years you’ve been in active addiction or how many times you have tried to quit. What counts is that you survived, that today is a new day, and that you are determined to put your health, life and future first. Today you’ve made a choice for recovery; a great beginning.”
126. “The truth is, we all struggle but it’s only those of us who are strong enough to make it out of the darkness who realize we’re more resilient than we ever thought possible.”
127. “A recovering addict has to replace bad habits with good ones so that time previously spent using drugs or alcohol can now be spent on positive activities that enhance well-being and bring satisfaction. Recovery is real work requiring dedication, commitment and mindfulness!”
128. “Recovery is possible because addiction can never erase the larger picture of our lives – no matter how easily it erases our hopes and dreams at any given moment in time. There will always be something left to rebuild around as long as an addicted person chooses recovery over relapse as each moment passes…one moment at a time!”
129. “Recovering doesn’t mean perfection, but progress instead; sometimes even baby steps can be significant progress on the journey toward healing.”
130. “The pain never goes away entirely, nor should it; but learning to co-exist with it makes room for other emotions: love, resilience and joy.”
131. “Sobriety isn’t about giving up anything – It’s about gaining everything!”
132. “You’re not defined by the numbers of years you’ve been in active addiction or how many times you have tried to quit. What counts is that you survived, that today is a new day, and that you are determined to put your health, life and future first. Today you’ve made a choice for recovery; a great beginning.”
133. “The truth is, we all struggle but it’s only those of us who are strong enough to make it out of the darkness who realize we’re more resilient than we ever thought possible.”
134. “A recovering addict has to replace bad habits with good ones so that time previously spent using drugs or alcohol can now be spent on positive activities that enhance well-being and bring satisfaction. Recovery is real work requiring dedication, commitment and mindfulness!”
135. “Recovery is possible because addiction can never erase the larger picture of our lives – no matter how easily it erases our hopes and dreams at any given moment in time. There will always be something left to rebuild around as long as an addicted person chooses recovery over relapse as each moment passes…one moment at a time!”
136. “Recovering doesn’t mean perfection, but progress instead; sometimes even baby steps can be significant progress on the journey toward healing.”
137. “The pain never goes away entirely, nor should it; but learning to co-exist with it makes room for other emotions: love, resilience and joy.”
138. “Sobriety isn’t about giving up anything – It’s about gaining everything!”
139. “The first step towards recovery is to realize that you have a problem.”
140. “Recovery is not a destination, it’s a process. Keep going one day at a time.”
141. “Each day offers new hope to start over and recover your life differently.”
142. “It’s never too late to turn your life around and pursue the dreams that you once thought were out of reach.”
143. “No matter how hard it gets, remember why you started the journey in the first place.”
144. “Every time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing.
145. “You are SO much more than your addiction! Don’t be overwhelmed by its power in your life; instead be empowered by taking control of it.”

Final Thoughts

I hope that these inspirational quotes on dealing and recovering from addiction have been helpful in providing some motivation and encouragement to those who are struggling with addiction.

Remember that recovery is possible, and that you can take control of your life and make positive changes. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help if you need it.