Sobriety is challenging. Whether you’re just getting started, or you’ve been sober for years, staying sober can be hard. That’s why it’s important to have support—your own, and other people who are going through the same struggle as you are. Having a support system not only helps you stay sober; it also keeps you from falling back into old habits.
If you don’t have friends or family who understand what you’re going through, having supportive people in your life can make all the difference. Sobriety support groups are an excellent way to gain new friendships and peer support in a non-threatening setting. They can also help keep your sobriety grounded by giving you more reasons to stay clean and sober than just the challenge of maintaining recovery on your own. Here’s everything you need to know about these important resources.