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WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER
THE OPTION OF MOVING INTO
SOBER LIVING HOMES?
It helps you stay away from possible triggers. If you return to your old life and old
triggers soon after receiving treatment for drug addiction, the chances are that you will
end up dealing with a relapse. The best way to stay sober is to avoid testing your limits
– the more you expose yourself to old triggers and temptations, the higher the chances
of you losing control of yourself. By staying in sober living homes, you keep yourself
from interacting with old friends who may encourage you to take drugs or take a glass
of alcohol for one last time. You will be under the supervision of a trained on-site
manager, so you are less likely to have a relapse.
It helps you learn basic life skills to live a sober life. While staying in a sober living
facility, you will be responsible for managing your life. You will have to perform basic
chores on your own. You will be making your own bed and taking steps to keep the
living area clean and tidy. Along with learning these basic life skills, you will also
receive assistance to learn skills needed to resolve interpersonal issues. Depending on
the sober living home you have selected, you may learn to cook for yourself, find ways
to manage your finances in a better way, and understand how to make your
relationships work. In other words, you will learn to be a functional part of society after
spending time in sober living homes.
It provides your family members with total peace of mind. Knowing that you are in good
hands and are learning new life skills to be more in control, both personally and
professionally will make your family members less worried about your well-being. If you
also think about your parents, kids, and family members, you will feel more motivated
and willing to go the extra mile to make your stay in a sober living facility more
productive and useful.