“Mom and dad probably told you I've been arrested. I'm innocent. I want you to know that.” — Dianne Harman Cornered Coyote Copy Share Image
“Research does reveal a genetic disposition to substance abuse, but those who believe their addiction is a disease show less of an… — J.D. Vance Copy Share Image
I work to raise awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving and substance abuse, primarily with youth. — Morgan Ortagus Copy Share Image
If he were any other man, I might have suspected him of substance abuse, of being coked up or something. But Barrons… — Karen Marie Moning Copy Share Image
“Addiction does not cause partner abuse, and recovery from addiction does not “cure” partner abuse.” — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
I saw people around me who were falling deeper and deeper into alcoholism and substance abuse. It's seductive because alcohol is amazing… — Moby Copy Share Image
Karate has helped me lots, otherwise I might have got lost in substance abuse or something like the things a lot of… — Dolph Lundgren Copy Share Image
The biographies are very enlightening because you realise, "Oh my God, all these people I’ve admired - and tried to emulate even… — Eva Mendes Copy Share Image
If you think a caregiver has an active substance abuse problem, that person should never be entrusted with your child. — Emily Yoffe Copy Share Image
“Every year, our state and federal governments spend over $15 billion on substance-abuse treatment for addicts, the vast majority of which are… — Lance Dodes Copy Share Image
The increased calls on law enforcement to respond to substance abuse and mental health issues in their communities have added pressure on… — Cal Cunningham Copy Share Image
“Slade placed his pistol on the table next to his chair. "Sid down, Doll. This might take awhile," he said, as he… — Dianne Harman Cornered Coyote Copy Share Image
A long-term substance abuser, a few months before his death, penned this poem: Went downtown, Hastings and Main, looking for relief from… — Gabor Mate Copy Share Image
“People are the biggest drug addiction in the world, and I mean that quite literally. Take any single substance abuse problem in… — Chad Eastham Copy Share Image
I have long been puzzled by the entrenched mentality, and often enforced practice, of longer work hours and less sleep. Innumerable policies… — Matthew Walker Copy Share Image
We need to start identifying the triggers that aggravate mental health issues in our society - bullying, social media negativity and anxiety,… — Sanam Saeed Copy Share Image
“If I were to create a word that more accurately describes alcoholism and addiction, I would say it was dependencyism. Sounds silly,… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
We cannot build the new culture for learning to which we aspire in an environment which is depressed and dampened every day… — Robert Carothers Copy Share Image
“We cannot incarcerate ourselves out of addiction. Addiction is a medical crisis that—when it comes to nonviolent offenders—warrants medical interventions, not incarceration.… — Dominique DuBois Gilliard Copy Share Image
“Chronic trauma (according to the meaning I propose) that occurs early in life has profound effects on personality development and can lead… — Elizabeth F. Howell Copy Share Image
“If those underlying conditions aren't treated, the return of those symptoms may cause us so much discomfort that we'll go back to… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“ALCOHOL HAS NO BIOLOGICAL CONNECTION TO ABUSE OR VIOLENCE Alcohol does not directly make people belligerent, aggressive, or violent. There is evidence… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
“Complicating matters, adolescent brains are more susceptible to substance abuse and dependence than adult brains, because they’re making so many new synaptic… — Jennifer Senior Copy Share Image
“She's a baby," Maggie told me. "Babies wear pastels." "Says who?" I asked. ... "Society. The same society, I might add, that… — Sarah Dessen Copy Share Image
“When you push someone's head under water for 5 minutes, they will drown. It doesn't matter if the person is a sinner… — Oliver Markus Malloy Copy Share Image
Frankly I'm not great with heroin addicts. I tried heroin, but it was by accident. I'm not great with that level of… — Michael Stipe Copy Share Image
Many non-believers who have entered substance abuse programs have found themselves at odds with the religious overtones prevalent in the recovery industry. — Andrew Shaffer Copy Share Image
“I'd never opened up the gas station if it had been someone else, but I know Tucker's fond of you. It's a… — Dianne Harman Cornered Coyote Copy Share Image
“Even those who drink until blacking out, those who beat women, are not the exception, hopefully not the norm, trapped somewhere in… — Justin Donner Copy Share Image
I'll say that I don't think you can throw a stone and not come in contact with someone who knows someone or… — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
Women have come a long way over the past 20 years, but in substance abuse and addiction, women have come the wrong way. — Joseph A. Califano, Jr Copy Share Image
“Too many codeine pills, Too many nights of cold chills Too many weak-handed deals Too many lives, the addict steals” — Volatalistic Phil Copy Share Image
At the factory, I deal with ex-cons, substance abusers, and sexual harassers. And I'm not just talking about my mom. — George Lopez Copy Share Image
“Treatment for dependency at substance abuse treatment centers must change if alcoholism and addiction are to be overcome in our society.” — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“Last thing Ben wanted was to be pushed into the substance abuse and rehabilitation program when all he really had was a… — Annabeth Albert Copy Share Image
Substance abuse is a disease which doesn't go away overnight. I'm working hard to overcome it. I did fail my recent drug… — Lindsay Lohan Copy Share Image
We expect teachers to handle teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, and the failings of the family. Then we expect them to educate our… — John Sculley Copy Share Image
Teen girls are figuring out what they want out of life and who they want to be. They are becoming more and… — Atoosa Rubenstein Copy Share Image
“Anyone who takes opioids on a regular basis will become dependent upon them, meaning they will have to taper off gradually to… — Karen Lee Richards Copy Share Image
