How Recovery Housing Prevents Relapse
Many people enter an extended care sober living home after they leave rehab. This is considered an important part of relapse prevention. Relapse rates are high. In fact, it is estimated that anywhere from 50 to 90 percent of people relapse within a year of leaving inpatient drug rehab. There are several ways that a sober living home can prevent a relapse.
ELIMINATING THE RISKS
Addiction can change the way that a person’s brain functions. The damage that is done to the brain by drugs and alcohol can make it difficult for one to stay clean. In fact, there was a study done that showed that addicts lose tissue in the brain that regulates emotional and behavioral control. That is why it is hard for people to avoid the temptation to drink or use drugs. Recovery housing helps eliminate the temptations. There are no illicit drugs or alcoholic beverages on the premises. This not only helps with relapse prevention, but it also allows the damaged tissue in the brain to heal. It will be easier for a person to say no to drugs and alcohol if they have better emotional and behavioral control.
Structure and Safety
One of the reasons that many people relapse is because there is no structure in their homes. They return to the same people and triggers. Recovery housing provides people with structure and safety. There are also strict rules that all guests are required to follow. For example, all guests are required to remain clean the entire time that they are there. They are also required to submit to drug testing periodically in order to ensure that they stay clean. People have to attend house meetings that not only help promote staying clean, but they also promote mental and physical well-being. Sober living homes also put a lot of responsibility on the guests. They are required to help keep the house clean by committing to doing chores. Additionally, they may also be required to participate in some type of community service.
Reduce Loneliness
Many people who are recovering from addiction are lonely. They may have family members and friends who have deserted them because of their addiction. Loneliness can compel people to start drinking and using drugs again. Sober living homes give people the opportunity to meet like-minded people. Everyone in a sober living home knows what it is like to struggle with cravings and lose control. They know what it is like to disappoint others. Additionally, they know what it is like to want to change and struggle to make the necessary changes. People can share their stories with others and encourage them. They can get support that they may not be able to get from family members and friends. It can be hard for someone who is dealing with an addiction to relate to someone who never struggled with it. Not only do people have the support of other recovering addicts, but they also have the support of staff members. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Recovery is possible
The 12 Steps Work for Millions of Men and Women
Successful recovery is achieved by thoroughly working the 12 steps with a sponsor, regularly attending 12 step meetings and keeping a service commitment. Integrity is inspired by a better quality of life, happiness and success. Brothers and Sisters in Recovery provides a comfortable, suitable environment that encourages change and growth. Accountability ensures success in sobriety and is established through weekly monitoring of strengths and progress.
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If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction or needs a safe place to live clean and be free of drugs and alcohol Brothers and Sisters in Recovery offers an environment that has led many current and past residents to enjoy the long-term benefits of living clean free from drugs and alcohol.