Improved health. Better relationships with family and friends. Being able to hold down a job. Everyone knows there are real benefits to sober living. Just being able to think clearly is an incredible relief! But there are a few…secret benefits to sober living. Why are they secret? Well…these benefits never seem to get brought up. […]
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In addiction recovery, it is important to find balance in your life. This means that you should have healthy habits to replace the unhealthy ones you had when you were using drugs or alcohol. For a lot of us, activities like exercise and our careers become far more important and meaningful when we’re in recovery. […]
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People are complicated, especially when we’re recovering from addiction. Drug addiction is a disease that both affects us and everyone around us. It’s why so many drug rehabs and addiction centers take a holistic approach during drug treatment. “Holistic” means taking the entire view of a person under treatment, considering their mental and even social […]
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A sober support system is an important part of recovery. This type of system can be made up of the people around a person in recovery, including their therapist, drug rehab staff, case manager, friends, and family. It’s crucial to develop a sober support system quickly. Why? Because these people can provide invaluable support during […]
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In recovery, there’s sober living … and living sober. Ideally, we want to do both as we recover from drug and alcohol abuse. Both sober living homes and 12-step addiction support groups play important roles in recovery. But the roles they play are also very different. Sober Living Homes Sober living homes are just that: […]
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If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, finding a sober living home may be the best solution. This can be a difficult decision, however, as there are many sober living homes to choose from. How do you know which one is right for you? What should you look for when making your […]
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Opioid abuse is a serious problem in the United States. In 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported drug overdose deaths topped 100,000, the highest the US had ever seen. Over two-thirds of those deaths were due to opioids. It’s important to be able to identify the signs of opioid abuse so that you […]
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Late night phone calls. Checking arrest records or emergency room admissions. Sleepless nights wondering where they are. Addiction never affects just the person who’s addicted. The people around them who love and care for them suffer, too. When the decision to seek treatment for addiction is made, the loved ones and friends of the addicted […]
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The more, the better. That’s true about addiction treatment. The more support, education, and therapy a person receives while in treatment for addiction to drugs and alcohol, the more likely their recovery will be successful. Sober living homes are a great illustration of this. They provide accountability, structure, and additional support to people in treatment […]
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These are common questions many of us ask during recovery: “Is sober living right for me?” “Do I need a sober living home?” “Can I afford a sober living home?” Granted, the decision to live in a home with a bunch of strangers isn’t an easy one to make. Plus, the rules many sober homes […]
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