Are Sober Living Homes Effective?
April 11, 2018
People who enroll in sober living programs come from all walks of life. Whether they’ve just finished rehab or they recently relapsed after several months
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April Social Calendar for Rustic Creek Residents and Alumni
April 5, 2018
Each month at our Rustic Creek apartments, we host a series of events and activities for our current residents and alumni. Our hope is that
The Importance of Sober Living Alumni Involvement
April 5, 2018
Upon completing a sober living program, it may be easy to return home and quickly become consumed with life’s responsibilities, such as getting a job,
Sobriety Calculator (Free): Count Your Days Sober & Milestones
March 30, 2018
Tracking your sober time can be a simple way to stay aware of your progress. Whether you call it a sobriety calculator, sobriety counter, sober day counter, or sober timer, the goal is the same: help you measure your days of sobriety and recognize milestones.
This guide includes a free days sober calculator, tips for choosing a sobriety date, and a comparison of three popular sober calculator app options.
How Pets Can Enhance a Lifestyle of Sobriety
March 26, 2018
Your first thought after leaving rehab probably isn’t, “I want to get a pet.” Being in the early stages of recovery, you are most likely
10 Reasons to Add Yoga to Your Daily Routine
March 15, 2018
Yoga is incorporated into addiction recovery programming in many rehab centers, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that many recovering addicts have their first encounters
March Social Calendar for Rustic Creek Residents and Alumni
March 8, 2018
Peer support and community activities help people in recovery make new friends, build healthy social networks, and establish a sense of belonging in a recovery
How to Cope with Insomnia in Sobriety
February 27, 2018
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
Benefits of LGBT Sober Living Houses in Austin
February 15, 2018
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
5 Sober and Fun Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
February 13, 2018
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
What Does It Mean to Have a Spiritual Awakening in Sobriety?
February 7, 2018
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
Are You Sabotaging Your Own Sobriety?
January 31, 2018
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
How to Tell Your Recovery Story
January 26, 2018
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,
What’s the Difference Between Rehab and Sober Living?
January 18, 2018
Rehab and sober living are often discussed together, but they serve different purposes. Rehab is clinical treatment. Sober living is supportive housing that helps people
6 Reasons to Choose a Sober Living Home in Houston
January 15, 2018
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.