Holding Yourself Accountable in Sober Living: The Power of Rigorous Honesty
Holding yourself accountable should be a daily practice, even if you’re not in recovery. But it’s vital in recovery to avoid slipping into manipulative or unhealthy behaviors. For those in recovery, the power of rigorous honesty can be the difference between staying sober and relapsing….
Navigating Triggers and Cravings in Sober Living: Strategies for Success
Staying clean after treatment is possible when you establish proactive strategies. However, you may still experience cravings after recovery, and people or places may trigger strong emotional responses. Create a plan for avoiding triggers and steps for coping to avoid feeling overwhelmed by those emotions….
How Long Can You Stay in a Sober Living Home?
Sober living homes offer many benefits before and after addiction treatment. They also offer a flexible, extended stay option so you have time to continue recovery and prepare for independent living. Even with that added flexibility, how long can you stay in a sober living…
Why “Luxury†Treatment May Not Work for Young Adults in Recovery
Many rehabs and treatment centers offer “luxury” amenities such as extravagant pools, oceanside or mountain views, horseback riding, premier chefs, and large estates or mansions for recovery. While this may be a more suitable environment for more mature adults and professionals (in specific cases), this…
How Can I Stay Sober When I Live in a Party Town?
When you’re sober, feeling like there is pressure to party in the place you live can create a stressful environment. Even if it seems like you have to drink if you live in a party town and that “everyone is doing it,†there are always…
Sober Trends in 2023: What Everyone in Recovery Should Know in the New Year
The state of mental health and substance abuse recovery is constantly evolving. Not that long ago, there was a heavy stigma surrounding anyone who struggled in these areas. Today, many communities and families are more understanding and are putting in the work to help reduce…
Not Home for the Holidays? How to Create a Cheerful Sober Living Experience
The holiday season is typically filled with family and loved ones. However, if you are living in a sober living facility, your plans may not include a trip home. This may lead to feelings of sadness or depression as you long to be with your…
Maintaining Your Sober Community Immediately After Leaving Your Sober Facility
Leaving a sober facility can be both exciting and daunting. Healing enough to be able to set out on your own is a major accomplishment and a giant stride in your recovery process. Maintaining a sober lifestyle outside of the support and understanding of your…
6 Things You Learn After Becoming Sober
The journey to sobriety can be long and hard. However, when you reach that goal, you may realize how different and more fulfilling your sober life is. There is no denying that overcoming addiction offers some important life lessons. If you are just starting out…
Sober Housing Red Flags: What to Avoid When Choosing a Sober House
A therapeutic community-based facility can play a major role in your long-term recovery success. Research shows that people who live in a recovery community for longer than six months are significantly less likely to relapse. By living with others in a similar situation, you can…
Author – Chris Howard
Chris Howard is the Founder and Director of Ethos Recovery. He has a B.A. in Psychology from UCLA and has served as a community advocate/mentor for men and women in recovery since 2010.