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WHAT YOU SHOULD
KNOW ABOUT SOBER
LIVING HOUSING?
Your stay in a sober living housing depends heavily on the type of assistance you
require. If you have been smoking weed or drinking alcohol for decades, you won't be
able to recover simply by spending a week or so in a sober living facility. In this case,
you may have to live in one such facility for up to 6 months or even longer.
Your stay will keep you from having a relapse soon after receiving your treatment.
Statistics show that a large majority of recovering addicts relapses during the first year
of recovery. In fact, it is found that more than 75% of alcoholics end up of having a
relapse in the first year of recovery. By staying in a sober living facility for the first few
weeks after recovery, you will significantly increase your chances of complete recovery
and living a sober life. Living in a transitional home is in your benefit because it
disconnects you from old places, friends, and memories that can trigger cravings and
not being able to deal with a craving can lead to a relapse.
You will learn to be disciplined when staying in a sober living facility. Every sober living
home has certain rules and regulations that you need to follow to maintain your place.
For instance, you need to pay attention to keeping your living area clean. You have to
undergo periodic drug tests – you may get rusticated if you fail one of those tests. You
will be required to attend house meetings that help you learn a more stable and sober
life. It is worth mentioning that you will be living in a clean environment, and to keep it
clean, you will not be granted access to drug paraphernalia, pornographic magazines,
and even clothing that promotes alcohol or drug use. By following these rules, you will
be in a much better position to return to your family as a new person.