According to the Journal of Addiction Research and Therapy, insomnia is extremely common during alcohol recovery and is associated with an increased risk of relapse.1 Although getting adequate sleep is an essential part of thriving in a life of recovery, taking medications to treat insomnia may not be the best option, as people in recovery […]
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Who Can Live in an Austin Sober Living Home?
Searching for an Austin sober living home can be difficult, especially if you’re unsure of the residency requirements or the difference between a halfway house and a sober living house. The good news is, these questions will all be answered in this blog, so you can easily banish any doubts about whether or not you […]
Benefits of LGBT Sober Living Houses in Austin
Getting sober as an LGBT individual isn’t always easy. Many rehabs and sober living houses do not provide specialized addiction treatment programs to meet the unique needs of the LGBT population and treatment specialists may be uninformed or insensitive about LGBT issues related to addiction. As a result, clients who already feel isolated and misunderstood […]
5 Sober and Fun Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate all kinds of love—whether it’s your love for your friends, your dog, or for yourself. For those who are single and sober this Valentine’s Day, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday without compromising your sobriety. If you need a few last minute ideas, here are […]
What Does It Mean to Have a Spiritual Awakening in Sobriety?
You may hear many people in recovery talk about having a spiritual awakening, but what does that mean exactly? While bringing up spiritual matters may turn some people away from the idea of getting sober, it’s important to recognize that spirituality does not have to be intertwined with a belief in a particular God. Spirituality […]
How an Austin Sober Living House Helps Overcome Sobriety Fears
Getting sober doesn’t come without its challenges, many of which are psychological. During and even after drug rehab, it’s not uncommon for individuals in recovery to feel anxious, afraid or stressed about what their new sober life will look like. What will happen to their old friendships and relationships? What will every day look like […]
Are You Sabotaging Your Own Sobriety?
Staying sober after rehab can be a challenge. It’s an entirely new lifestyle change that will require continued hard work and effort. Every individual in recovery will experience setbacks in sobriety, as they are just a natural part of life. Despite those challenges, a life of sobriety can be extremely rewarding and there are many […]
How to Tell Your Recovery Story
Updated on May 14th, 2021 If you enter programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or enroll in a sober living program with other people in recovery, you may eventually be faced with the task of sharing your recovery story. For some people, the prospect of doing this may be very scary and foreign. If you have […]
What Is The Difference Between Rehab and an Austin Sober Living Home?
Drug Rehab vs. Sober Living in Austin, TX The primary purpose of outpatient, short-term, and long-term rehab is to provide structured therapeutic treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. The experience will look different for every individual, as each person has varying needs. Rehab treatment focuses on the development of personal accountability, responsibility, and social aspects […]
6 Reasons to Choose a Sober Living Home in Houston
Sometimes relocating to a new city for a sober living program can provide much-needed change and inspiration as you embrace a new lifestyle of sobriety. If you are searching for a new place to begin your sober life, Houston may be a great option. Here are six excellent reasons to consider enrolling in a sober […]
What are the Top Reasons to Join a Recovery Support Group After Rehab?
After you’ve completed a drug and alcohol rehab program, you may be tempted to think that you don’t need continued support; that as long as you stay away from alcohol or drugs you’ll be fine. Unfortunately, this is the type of thinking that leads straight to relapse and away from long-term sobriety.
How to Deal With the Holiday Blues and Maintain Your Sobriety
Updated on August 11th, 2020 Early sobriety is a time full of challenges, adjustments, milestones, and change, which can all be very exciting and advantageous, but also overwhelming. The sobriety journey is different for everyone, but all people in recovery will face various challenges and obstacles as they learn to adopt a new sober lifestyle. […]
Helpful Tips for Setting Recovery-Oriented New Year’s Resolutions
With 2018 right around the corner, you may be starting to think about New Year’s resolutions and goals you’d like to set for yourself in the upcoming year. Setting goals is an important part of maintaining sobriety and continuing your own personal, emotional, and spiritual growth.
7 Excuses for Not Drinking
It’s officially the holiday season and you may have several holiday parties coming up on your agenda. Whether it’s a social event for work, with friends, or a family engagement, it can be expected that most holiday parties will involve alcohol.
10 Great Sobriety Gift Ideas
Whether you’ve started your holiday shopping or not, the holidays are upon us, and this time of year is all about giving. Giving a gift is a great way to show someone that you care, especially if that someone is facing a particularly difficult season of life.