Addiction is a complex and often devastating condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It can take many forms, from substance abuse to behavioral addictions, and its impact reaches far beyond the individual suffering. Here are 20 addiction quotes that offer insights, inspiration, and wisdom about addiction:

1. "The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. It is human connection." — Johann Hari

2. "Addiction begins with the hope that something 'out there' can instantly fill up the emptiness inside." — Jean Kilbourne

3. "Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol, morphine, or idealism." — Carl Jung

4. "Addiction is not a choice that anybody makes; it's a response to emotional pain." — Gabor Maté

5. "Recovery is an acceptance that your life is in shambles and you have to change it." — Jamie Lee Curtis

6. "Addiction doesn't kill the addict. It kills the family, kids, and people who tried to help." — Unknown

7. "The greatest mistake you can make in life is to continually fear you will make one." — Elbert Hubbard

8. "Addiction is the only prison where the locks are on the inside." — Unknown

9. "You don't have to be ready to recover; you need to be willing to recover." — Unknown

10. "Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life." — J.K. Rowling

11. "Addiction isn't about substance — you aren't addicted to the substance; you are addicted to the alteration of mood that the substance brings." — Susan Cheever

12. "The chains of addiction are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken." — Warren Buffett

13. "Addiction is a family disease. One person may use, but the whole family suffers." — Sherry Young

14. "Recovery is not for people who need it; it's for people who want it." — Unknown

15. "I didn't change. I just woke up." — Unknown

16. "Recovery is an inside job. You have to want it." — Unknown

17. "Recovery is an ongoing process, and all you can do is your best." — Unknown

18. "Sobriety delivers everything alcohol promised." — Unknown

19. "The goal isn't to be sober; the goal is to love yourself so much that you don't need to drink." — Unknown

20. "Recovery is not about how bad things were; it's about how good they can become." — Unknown

These quotes about addiction reflect the multifaceted nature of addiction, from its emotional underpinnings to the path of recovery. They serve as reminders of the challenges faced by individuals and families dealing with addiction while offering hope and motivation for a healthier, brighter future.