Funny Sober Quotes

Bring a smile to your recovery journey with our collection of funny sober quotes. Discover motivation and laughter as you read inspiring and humorous quotes. Along with humor, we also offer practical resources to support your sobriety, including a sobriety calculator, a list of recovery books, inspirational gifts, top sobriety podcasts, a comprehensive relapse prevention plan, and more.

Laughter can play a vital role in the recovery process. Studies have shown that laughter can help reduce stress and anxiety, promote positive thinking, and enhance overall well-being. During recovery, it’s easy to get bogged down by the challenges and seriousness of the journey. That’s why finding moments of humor and levity can be so valuable. Laughing can provide a much-needed break from the stress of everyday life and help combat feelings of depression or sadness that may be triggered by alcohol withdrawal. So don’t be afraid to indulge in a little laughter – it might just be the medicine you need!

“I don’t miss drinking, I just miss the ability to blame everything on alcohol.”

Even though a number of people have tried, none has yet found a way to drink for a living

“I quit drinking, but my personality is still a work in progress”.

“The problem with sobriety is that you have to face reality”.

I don’t need alcohol to make bad decisions.

“I quit drinking because it was ruining my sobriety”

WAIT… one day at a time like, FOREVER?!?

“Drunkness is nothing but voluntary madness” – Seneca the Younger

No thanks, as much as i enjoy going to jail and being broke all the time I am gonna have to pass on the relapse offer, thanks though, I’m good’

“In sobriety, you’ll discover a version of yourself you never thought possible.”

The worst thing about some men is that when they are not drunk

they are sober.

From Addiction to Joy: Scientific Studies on the Role of Laughter in Recovery

A 2016 study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that laughter therapy can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in patients undergoing methadone maintenance treatment for opioid addiction. You can read the study here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5004733/

A 2017 study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research found that laughter therapy can improve the quality of life, reduce negative emotions, and increase positive emotions in patients with schizophrenia. You can read the study here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5350173/

A 2018 study published in the Journal of Research in Nursing found that humor can be an effective coping strategy for nurses working in addiction treatment settings, helping them to manage stress and maintain a positive outlook. You can read the study here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1744987117743304