This article investigates how delay discounting relates to quality of life and remission status among individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. The study frames delay discounting as a behavioral marker of impulsive decision-making and examines whether it is connected to meaningful recovery outcomes beyond substance use alone. Findings suggest that lower delay discounting is associated with better remission-related outcomes and higher self-reported quality of life. The article supports the idea that recovery should be understood as multidimensional, including both abstinence or remission status and broader well-being.