Sober Living Guide

Addiction is considered a chronic disorder, with substance use disorder abuse relapse rates running from 40% to 60% according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The Journal of Addiction published an article in 2016 indicating that the relapse rate for opioid addicts ranged from 72% to 88%.

Sober living homes, sometimes referred to as transitional living arrangements, halfway houses, or recovery residences, can be a step down from formal substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation programs. These homes can offer an in-between option for individuals after completing a treatment program and before returning to their homes and lives. This transition can provide continued support while residents learn to apply newly learned tools and skills for becoming self-reliant and remaining drug- or alcohol-free in a community environment.

Anyone who feels they need more time to solidify habits and coping mechanisms before they return to everyday life should consider a sober living home. Sober living homes are drug and alcohol free living environments for people who want to be abstinent from substances and maintain their recovery.


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