Surviving the Summer Sober: One Day at a Time
Summer can be a challenging time to stay sober with so many social activities involving substances. The weather, the schedule, and increased events and gatherings make going out and being social the thing to do. Unfortunately, too many people also expect that drinking or using other substances is also the thing to do. Worse still, […]
Be Extra with Nutrition in Recovery Part-1
Your physical nutrition is just as important as your spiritual. When suffering from alcohol or substance use disorder, your body takes a toll that may affect you short or long term. Part of your recovery from either of these disorders is about regaining or practicing new physical health goals and bettering your body. Physical exercise […]
How to Join a 12-Step Program and Successfully Navigate Dominate Your Recovery
At Real Recovery, we believe that following a 12-Step program is necessary for your recovery from alcohol and substance use disorders. Joining a 12-Step program can sometimes be intimidating. You are a new face in a new community environment, made up of people facing the same problem – a progressive disease. Learning to overcome the […]
Deep Difference Between a Halfway House and a Sober Living Part 1
Both halfway house and sober living communities act as secondary recovery methods for those suffering from alcohol and substance use disorders. These facilities provide a follow-up for inpatient and outpatient programs. While both living options offer a stepping stone of reintegration into society, halfway houses and sober living communities take different approaches. Learning to recognize […]
Is Sober Living Right for You?
You have many options when seeking help in early recovery. If you recently completed rehab at an inpatient or outpatient treatment center and find yourself at home battling the temptations of old people, places, and things — the alluring parts of your old lifestyle. It’s time to consider if sober living is right choice for […]
Transitioning Back to the Real World after Living in a Sober Community for 1 Year
You got a taste of freedom while recovering in a sober living community, and now it is time to rejoin the real world. Transitioning back into full independence may seem easier than when you went from an inpatient facility to a sober living community, but don’t get ahead of yourself. Temper your pace. It’s entirely […]
Stop the Worry: How to Transition From 1 In-Patient Facility to a Sober Living Community
Do you suffer from a substance use disorder (SUD) or an alcohol use disorder (AUD)? If so, accepting your illness and seeking help in healing it are two of the most challenging initial steps towards recovery. There are many routes to recovery. The route you take is best decided by yourself and those you trust. […]