Sober Living
Since their creation, sober living homes have provided those in recovery a place to call their own as they get their lives back on track. Sober living homes can be found in communities around the world, and are dedicated to helping individuals return to a sober life.
Who can live at a sober living home?
Anyone who has completed rehab for alcohol or drug addiction, or needs a safe place to live during rehab, can take residence in a sober living home. Sober living homes are made up of a mix of people recovering from various substance addictions including: alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, crystal meth and other controlled substances. Some sober living homes are co-ed, while others are gender specific for either men or women.
Rent must be paid on time every month, and the cost of utilities will be shared as well (if not included in the rent). Sober living homes are NOT homeless shelters. Everyone who lives there has either paid for the privilege or received assistance to help with the expense.
How does sober living help the individual?
Sober living homes provide several key elements in the individual's quest for addiction recovery.
First off, these residences provide transition. Sober living homes are places to ease back into the mainstream of society after drug rehab. Back in the flow of everyday life, much will be asked of the individual who has completed drug or alcohol rehab, and the sober living home is a place to begin to address these issues in a more comfortable setting.
Second, sober living homes provide support. The individual will be living, side-by-side with other individuals going through the same issues as they are. This support structure helps provide encouragement and the ability to be a sounding board for one another during the period when relapse is still a very real concern.
Finally, the sober living residence provides accountability. Sober living residences are all run on a strict set of rules and regulations. The need to adhere to these rules helps the newly sober individual regain self-responsibility and add structure to their life.
The Rules of a Sober Living Home
Although rules and regulations vary according to the sober living home in question, there are several guidelines the individual will find at almost every sober living facility. They include:
- A zero-tolerance policy towards drug or alcohol use on the premises (being caught doing so will likely lead to expulsion from the home).
- Rent and all bills must be paid on time
- Attendance at an after-care program such as Narcotics Anonymous or Alcoholics Anonymous (for those who have competed rehab)
- Random drug testing while living at the home
- General good behavior amongst fellow tenants
When an individual completes drug or alcohol treatment at Michael's House, they will possess the skills needed to get the most out of a sober living facility, and eventually return home to begin their life anew, free of drugs or alcohol. Michael's House treats the individual in mind, body and spirit – helping them safely detox from drugs or alcohol, providing results-oriented group and individual counseling and finally, working through the skills and behavior changes necessary to avoid relapse and start living life to the fullest for the first time in a long time. Contact Michael's House today at , and start building that new life tomorrow.
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