SOBER LIVING HOMES
• On occasions, clients may have to have a drugs test to ensure they are keeping clean.
There may be some clients who put up a defensive barrier and may refuse to participate,
but when you're in a sober living home, you won't be allowed to be released until you're
on the right path in life.
• Inside a sober living home, there are options for therapy. This is where you can talk
through your problems and help a healthcare professional understand the situation a bit
more. In turn, this then means the expert can help you discover the causes for the
substances overuse and help work out a treatment plan.
• When the professionals are happy you're on the right path in life, there are options to
start looking for work. This can be a few hours a week volunteering somewhere, or just
doing part-time hours nearby. The idea behind this is to help you integrate back into the
community slowly. It's a bit like a confidence boost, so you feel more needed by
everyone.
• Another focus in the facility is to help build connections and work on healthy friendships.
As the old saying goes "a problem shared is a problem halved" is so crucial in this case.
Therapy and group meetings are a perfect way to open your eyes to the bigger picture, of
addiction. There are times people do feel isolated when taking excessive amounts of
drugs or alcohol, sharing the problems with others does help win the battle.