Addiction Quotes

I like the idea of generalizing the narcotic thing by making it black meat addiction.

Addiction is a revolt of the soul.

Willpower, though important in its own way, is never enough. In order for you to be truly powerful, you must open up and trust in something beyond yourself—something you cannot prove for certain.

You can't defeat the darkness by keeping it caged inside of you.

Among young people . . . drinking is for getting drunk. And many go on to become alcoholics.

Drunkenness is not a new vice. Its ravages have always been a scourge on the human race . . .Alcohol is a killer, a murderer.

Do not seek solace in alcohol. Alcohol obscures good judgment and leaves you unable to think clearly or understand what God is trying to say to you.

What began as an apparently harmless pastime has ended up as a frightening, overpowering addiction or obsession.

Some [young people] are taking pills called “heaven or hell” drugs, because you’re liable to experience either one.

There is hope for the alcoholic: God is able to deliver from this as well as any other addiction.

One of the characteristics of some drugs (such as cocaine) is that they make a person feel strong and alert—when in fact the opposite is the case. Don’t allow yourself to be deceived.

Many people are trying to steady themselves by taking tranquilizers. Jesus is the greatest tranquilizer of all. He can straighten out your life and put you back on center.

Each generation becomes more addicted to the sedatives of life, to dull the pain of living.

The Bible condemns the use of any substance which alters or distorts our thinking (including alcohol, which was the most common drug in ancient times).

Some of the most heart-breaking letters I receive are from people who tell how alcohol or drugs have ravaged their lives and destroyed their families.

When the headlines get black and foreboding, the sale of alcohol and barbiturates rises in the country, as millions try to escape from the grim realities of [such] dangers.

One of the most conspicuous modes of escape is alcoholism, which is now a national catastrophe.

Escapism seems to be the order of the day . . .Escape with drugs or alcohol, and the bitterness of living will be blurred . . .We can’t escape from God.

Liquor is not necessary either for health or for so-called gracious living . . .It is the cause of untold sorrow, suffering, and material loss, not to mention the spiritual implications of drinking.

In Houston, Texas, a man was born again in one of our meetings. He owned a liquor store. The next morning he had a sign on the front of his door saying, “Out of business.

Drinking has become one of the most serious social problems. It is basically the result of an attempt to escape from the responsibilities and realities of life.

An alcoholic is someone who can violate his standards faster than he can lower them.

In a way, being an addict is very proactive. A good addiction takes the guesswork out of death. There is such a thing as planning your getaway.

This is how we bring about our own damnation, you know-by ignoring the voice that begs us to stop. To stop while there's still time.

Believe that is cure is possible for you. Discover and heal the underlying causes with a holistic recovery program. Adopt a philosophy based on what is true in the Universe.

Change must start from the individual. And the individual must want and feel ready to make such change.

Today, spend a little time cultivating relationships offline. Never forget that everybody isn't on social media.

Don't promote negativity online and expect people to treat you with positivity in person.

It is time to embrace mental health and substance use/abuse as illnesses. Addiction is a disease.

Treatment for dependency at substance abuse treatment centers must change if alcoholism and addiction are to be overcome in our society.

Altitude sickness, unregulated drugs and medical gas enabled workers to become drug abusers/addicts

Not much more than a broke disgrace who's hooked on tonics, so excuse him if his poker face has puke on it.

I recovered from recovering so no longer celebrate not doing bad things to defend myself as good. I added new bad for good measure.

It is ethanol that everyone is after when they drink alcoholic beverages. That is what gives us the euphoric feeling, and that is what all vendors of alcoholic drinks are selling.

You know you are a human when a beautiful image appearing on television/computer/smartphone/tab screen appears more alive than a living being.Basically, we are stupid.

The Memory Of You Is Like A Drug To Me

She might not have read many books. But when she reads a book, she swallows the very words. If you open the books on her shelves, you will find that the front and back covers encase white pages.

Freedom of Speech doesn't justify online bullying. Words have power, be careful how you use them.

Just because you have baggage doesn't mean you have to lug it around.

There seems to be a direct correlation between the spike in suicides by young people and the increase in cyberbullying amongst young people.

Always make your familial environment a safe and inviting place.

Every pain, addiction, anguish, longing, depression, anger or fearis an orphaned part of usseeking joy, some disowned shadow wanting to returnto the lightand homeof ourselves.

The silver flask called to him.Blue Coyote Motel

It takes a strong person to stand up to his or her fate and overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of freedom and success, but I believe in you.

YOU ARE WHAT YOU TWEET!

In my view, compassion takes empathy to another level. With compassion, there is an internal calling to move empathy into action. Compassion is love in action.

To stay true to ourselves and remain kind to others is an art. It does require daily vigilance and, at the same time, it’s important to remember that art can often get messy.

Hitting bottom is an inside job — it's something that happens within our consciousness.

Resentment is like a drug. Once you pick it up, it will only get worse and worse until you surrender and do the work to let it go.

The world needs more love and Twitter just figured out a way to send 'hearts all over the world'.