As you probably guessed, sober living houses are living environments for those who want to maintain abstinence from alcohol or drugs, and there are sober living house rules that everyone who stays must follow if they want to continue living there. Studies have proven that maintaining abstinence following treatment is difficult without a stable, drug-free…
There are alternatives to 12-step programs, but finding one with a similar success rate is the challenge. Let’s examine some addiction treatment options. First, let’s talk about the growing problem of addiction: The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reports that more than 20 million American adults (aged 12 and older) struggle with…
Addiction is a lifelong disease and learning ways to stay sober can help you stay on the winning side of this battle. While going to an addiction treatment center and setting yourself up with an aftercare program such as a sober living home is a great way to put yourself in a good position to…
Is there a link between exercise and addiction recovery? Well, for many people in the early phases of treatment for alcohol use disorder or substance use disorder, regular exercise can be a valuable component of a comprehensive treatment plan. For this reason, many treatment centers offer you access to experiential and adventure therapies. Using drink…
Sober living is an important step in the recovery process and can be the difference between long-term sobriety and relapse — this is why it is vital to find the best sober living home available to you. The process of recovery often involves rehab or detox first, then transitioning to a local or out-of-state sober…
Data shows that only one in ten people with addictions get the treatment they need, and with over 20 million people in the US diagnosed with substance use disorder, learning how to get someone into rehab is a useful skill to acquire. Whatever stage of the addiction treatment process you are in, whether you are…
‘Are sober living homes covered by insurance?’ is among the most common questions we field here at The District Recovery Community. TLDR: No, even with the enactment of the ACA (Affordable Care Act), sober living homes do not typically accept insurance. Do Sober Living Homes Take Insurance? Just like the cost of addiction treatment, the…
It should come as no surprise that the heroin effects on the body can be severe and wide-ranging, especially once addiction sets in. Addiction to heroin, formally known as opioid use disorder, is characterized by an array of distressing and unpleasant symptoms, both physical and psychological. For the purposes of today’s brief guide, we’ll focus…
While the benefits of sobriety are well-publicized, many people with active alcohol use disorder find even the abstract idea of sobriety terrifying. Many myths and misconceptions surrounding addiction serve to worsen this problem, to the extent that only 10% of those with substance use disorder get specialist treatment. Some people feel you must hit rock bottom…
If you or a loved one is looking into treatment options for a substance abuse problem, looking into the benefits of gender-specific treatment, like men’s sober living programs can help you make an informed decision. When considering options for sober living housing, the choice between co-ed or gender-specific sober living is a common consideration. The…