Sober living
A sober living home allows people who are recovering from drug and alcohol addictions to focus entirely on their recovery. They provide safe, clean, supportive, and trigger-free environments to residents. When people move in, they agree from the beginning to abstain and stay away from drugs and alcohol. Sober living homes operate in many ways like a normal home, with the crucial difference being that everyone works daily to further their recovery. Moreover, sober livings provide a great deal of structure and support to assist in this goal.
Sober livings are sometimes used as a first line approach to addiction recovery. They are also often recommended as a bridge between an inpatient treatment facility and the “real world.” Sober living homes do not provide clinical addiction treatment, but offer support as individuals rebuild their lives and meet the challenges of early sobriety. As such, sober living homes can be utilized by people at any stage of the recovery journey.
Environmental factors have a critical impact on addiction recovery, especially for individuals in early sobriety who are especially vulnerable to triggers. Triggers can come in the form of chance encounters with former drug dealers, living with family members who drink excessively, or even just walking through a neighborhood that reminds one of one’s past life. Sober livings not only provide a drug and alcohol-free environment, they provide hands-on support. Each will work daily to cultivate the healthy coping skills and habits they need for long term sobriety.
More importantly, the support. You are there for each other. Sober living houses are communities where people in recovery come together to offer each other their experiences, strength, and hope. The relationships people develop in sober livings are a crucial component of recovery, making each day easier — but also making life in sobriety more joyful. Studies on sober livings show that the peer support people find in sober living homes helps keep them sober for years after graduating. Most find that these friendships are a gift that keeps on giving long after moving on to the outside world.
Quality sober living homes focus on more than just physical abstinence from drugs and alcohol. They recognize that recovery involves developing a new life. Residents work hard to address underlying issues that may have driven them to substance abuse in the first place, and they make use of essential resources to heal any damage their addiction has done. They look to the future and take steps toward goals. While at Redeemed Recovery Housing you are often required to get a job while living with us, and many even take further steps by enrolling in college or beginning training programs. By the time a person is ready to leave, they will be well on their way to an independent, joyful, and fulfilling life.