Recovery is a beautiful thing. It can be life-changing, and it’s a time to rebuild your life in a healthy way. But recovery can also be overwhelming. Like finding a balance between work and home life, sometimes you need to find a balance between recovery and everything else. This blog talks about finding healthy boundaries, […]
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Making the decision to go into sober living can be difficult. It’s a big step, and it’s not right for everyone. Sober living is not inpatient care; inpatient care is far more focused on recovery and medical supervision. Sober living offers people their first try at independent living, in an environment free from drugs and […]
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Heroin detox is not an easy process, but it is definitely worth it in the end. When you are going through heroin detox, you can expect to experience a wide range of withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms can vary in severity, depending on how long you have been using heroin and how much you use on […]
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When it comes to addiction recovery, inpatient care and sober living are two very different options. In inpatient care, also known as residential treatment, people receive around-the-clock care in a hospital-like setting. Sober living is for people who are attending outpatient treatment. It is more like a group home, where people can begin to explore […]
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Relapses are a common occurrence in addiction recovery. In fact, they’re so common that you can actually prepare for them! Relapse is defined as a return to drug use after a period of abstinence. It can be dangerous and often leads to a full-blown relapse episode. However, if you know the signs of relapse and […]
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When you’re recovering, having a safe, substance-free place to recover is key. That’s where sober living homes come in. Sober living houses provide recovering people a place to live free from relapse triggers, harmful social networks, and all the other things which can jeopardize recovery. Living in concert with other people on the same journey […]
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In short, yes! If you are receiving outpatient treatment for addiction, sober living is the best place for you to live. In a sober living home, there are no drugs and no temptation to relapse. It is a safe environment where you can focus on your recovery. Along with a community of people who share […]
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It can be tough to say no to a drink, especially when you’re sober. You may feel like you’re the only one who isn’t drinking, and you’ll feel left out or awkward. But there are ways to turn down drinks politely and without feeling too uncomfortable. In this blog post, we will discuss 5 ways […]
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According to a study published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) in 2021, US overdose deaths from stimulant abuse increased by 180% in adults between 2015 and 2019. Methamphetamines were responsible for the majority of those deaths. Deaths from meth overdose have been somewhat shadowed by a similar increase in opioid overdose deaths. […]
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How long should you stay in a sober living home? This is a question that many people struggle with, and the answer can vary depending on the person. While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to any question around recovery, it’s generally accepted that a longer period of time spent in drug and alcohol addiction treatment means […]
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