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As a recovering alcoholic, I am often asked a lot of different questions. The most popular question I receive is how I was able to get sober. When I tell them that AA had a large part in my journey, I get the next question- did AA work for you? Everyone wants to know how well the support group works and whether or not I would recommend them. The answer is yes, I would. In my humble experience, too many people think that they can get sober on their own. They believe that they do not have to admit to anyone that they have a problem. I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t usually work that way. I tried many times to get sober

People going into recovery from drug and alcohol abuse often ask about the term “sober house” and how it relates to their journey to wellness. The sober house is where you can transition to recovery, after completing the previous steps in your treatment. The sober house, or sober living house is also called a halfway house. It can serve as a bridge between your living at an inpatient facility and going back to the real world, where you may suddenly face numerous challenges. Some of the steps that you will have taken already before you are ready for a sober house include: Detox Inpatient facility Therapy and programs Counseling As an inpatient, you had very little freedom to go about. This will change when you

Many people may assume that addiction is a choice. If the addict or alcoholic could just stop using drugs or alcohol, they could be so much happier. The logic makes sense, but the disease doesn’t. There are plenty of reasons getting clean and sober is not as easy as just having the “willpower”. For most people, getting clean and sober requires a network of help rather than gumption alone. While it is certainly possible to kick addiction, there are very real factors that can get in the way if they are not tackled head on. The Connection Replacement Despite what was once a popular belief, those who abuse substances are often incredibly self-reliant and strong-willed people. In fact, these traits can actually lead to addiction.

It took me years to come to terms with the fact that I had an addiction to alcohol. I was always under the assumption that alcoholics were just people who couldn’t handle their lives and ended up alone and on the streets. That wasn’t me, I told myself. I had a good job, paid my bills, and had family and friends who cared about me. However, it was becoming increasingly apparent to everyone around me that I was having a problem with alcohol. Four years after I took my last drink, I have no trouble admitting that I had an addiction. Now people ask me, Do you live a sober life? What does that feel like? I’m happy to admit that it feels amazing. No,

Beating an addiction is only one step in a lifelong process. Treatment in South Florida is a place many people begin their journey in recovery. However, early recovery, especially the transitional period from treatment back into normal life, can be challenging. Frequently, one of the toughest challenges for people in recovery is returning to an unsupportive or risky home environment. The specter of old faces and places can be triggers for relapse. They can present a dangerous level of temptation to early sobriety. So what can you do after going to treatment in South Florida to best insure you remain clean and sober? One available option is a sober living home. If you’re currently in treatment, or soon to finish, here are a few reasons