Sober Living A Helpful and Effective Guide to Sober Living | Seite 5

Misconceptions about Sobriety
and Rehab Programs
Sober living houses are solely public facilities.
◦ There are private and public sober living houses and prices vary depending on
location and the type of care offered. These homes are often a lot less expensive
than rehab centers, but residents of sober living homes are still required to see a
therapist and attend 12-step programs. However, these experiences are not as
intensive as rehab programs. Most private facilities try to keep their prices
affordable so that those who want to ensure their sobriety have a place to do it
safely.
Sober living homes restrict the activities of their residents.
◦ While reside ts of so er li i g ho es do ha e ertai rules the ould ’t e
subject to in real life, they still attend work and school and can still visit their
friends and have their friends visit them.
Sober living housing and rehab are the same thing.
◦ Rehab centers are much more restrictive of their patients. It is true, however, that
some people may need to attend a rehab or detoxification center. They are places
where some of their activities are limited so that they cannot get possession of or
take any drugs.