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Living in a sober living house is a great thing to do during (or after) recovery. Drug and alcohol-free spaces ideal for recovering in, sober living homes allow us to practice the new skills we learned during drug rehab, and put old skills neglected during addiction back into our daily lives. That doesn’t mean sober […]

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Journaling is both an art form and a therapeutic tool. It gives you an opportunity to channel your experiences into words. It is possible to struggle with journaling, though. It does not always come naturally, especially if you are not in touch with your mental state. Neglect, trauma, and chronic stress can stifle emotional awareness. […]

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Feeling overwhelmed lately? You’re not alone. The combination of 24/7 news, devices keeping us plugged in, and a seemingly endless number of challenges facing us can make even the most cheerful person feel like they’re under assault. For those of us in recovery, this amount of pressure can become overwhelming quickly. Living a sober lifestyle […]

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Drug rehab is all about structure. Why? Because structure helps us heal. A structured group therapy session allows us to communicate safely and in a healthy manner. Structured classes help us learn and focus, which heals our brains. Structured therapy sessions help us think about our history and decisions, while setting goals for our future. […]

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When you develop a substance use disorder (SUD), your life can change drastically. Major change occurs again when you start your path to recovery. Detox and inpatient treatment often are not enough on their own. Here are some facts about addiction, and how sober living promotes change following treatment. Substance Use Disorder as a Chronic […]

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Living in a sober living home is one of the best paths to a full recovery. The move to a sober home is usually done when a person enters the outpatient stages of treatment. Sometimes, it’s the next step after graduating from a drug rehab or addiction center. Either way, sober living is a great […]

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Why move into a sober living home? It’s a question everyone in recovery asks themselves, particularly when they enter the outpatient phases of rehab. There are plenty of good reasons why sober living is so effective in recovery. One of the largest reasons is sober homes give us many advantages while we’re in treatment – […]

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So, you have gone through detox, attended an inpatient facility, and now you are ready to start entering back into the world. Sober living homes are one of the best options when recovering from substance use disorders (SUDs). They provide structure and support for your long-term recovery. Not every sober living home is the same, […]

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It can be hard sometimes to talk to a friend or loved one who’s going through drug rehab. You probably know by now how hard substance abuse treatment can be. It involves a lot of difficult work, self-examination, and bravery to step away from the emotional armor addictive substances provide. Even the first step of […]

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Travel is fun, and something a lot of people wish they could do more of. Travel planning, on the other hand… Developing a plan and/or an itinerary can be a little stressful, especially if you’re in recovery and want to avoid any environmental triggers which could result in a relapse or any other situation which […]