| It takes a lot for an addict to enter into a rehab | | | | give you strength, examining past errors, making |
| facility. From denial to self loathing, it is hard to | | | | amends for these errors, learning to live with a |
| admit that you are an addict and need help to | | | | new code of behavior, helping others that suffer |
| recover. But is rehab enough? According to the | | | | from the same addiction or compulsions. |
| National Institute of Drug Abuse, relapse happens | | | | They also have 24 hour support for their tenants. |
| in 40-60% of people. That can be a pretty | | | | Most have group activities such as fishing, hiking, |
| discouraging figure. The truth is that most addicts | | | | meditation, yoga, and paintball. These events |
| are not truly ready to go back to their lives after | | | | center around getting their tenants out of the |
| their 30-90 day rehab recovery center. This is | | | | house, having clean sober fun, and building a bond |
| why sober living houses are so important to | | | | among the tenants. These facilities will also have |
| ensure the practices learned in rehab stick. | | | | their own recovery sessions and 12 step meeting |
| But what is living in a sober living house like? The | | | | attendance to ensure that their tenants continue |
| first rule in a sober house is that the tenants | | | | to gain tools to maintain their sobriety. This is just |
| must stay sober. Often tenants will have to | | | | a brief look into what life would be like in a sober |
| submit to random drug tests to make sure they | | | | living facility. Though it's more time away from |
| are staying clean. Most sober houses center | | | | your own life, sometimes it is necessary to take |
| around the 12 step philosophy: admitting that you | | | | the time to ensure that you will overcome the |
| are powerless over your addiction, recognizing this | | | | 40-60% statistic. |