Sober Living A Helpful and Effective Guide to Sober Living | Page 3

What Is Sober Living?
Sober Living is also known as a halfway house or group home designed for
those suffering from alcohol or drug disorders. It is also an informal way of
treatment after leaving a Rehab Center and another great step towards
re o er . It a either e ourt appoi ted or of hoi e. It’s ea t to e
utilized for the first few months of sobriety. Sober living homes help
decrease rates of relapse and increase successful recovery. These halfway
houses can be located within each county.
Rules and Regulations:
◦ There are rules and regulations that are important to follow for your treatment
and for safety purposes. Some of the rules and regulations are random drug
testing, financial requirements, curfews, the participation of the homes daily
tasks and participation of treatment. Some of the rules of a halfway house
including, but are not limited to the following: No intake of drugs or alcohol, no
destruction of property, being respectful of others, no theft or violence, and no
sexual misconduct. These are all important to follow. Breaking the house rules
can result in eviction. Rules and regulations are another crucial part of your and
others recovery process. Even though the rules and regulations may seem
i ti idati g, it’s to e sure a su essful re o er a d safet for ourself a d
others.