Sober living homes are probably best
I have a few family members who were heavy drinkers and the best way we helped them was to keep alcohol out of the house. I used to like drinking as well, but I noticed I would drink a little too much,...
View ArticleShould I try a 3/4 house?
I've heard good things and bad things about them. I just got out of a 14 day rehab and think it might be a good idea, just not sure what to expect.
View ArticleTips for choosing a sober living home
What tips do you have for choosing the right sober living home. This home would be for my uncle. So, I'd love to hear tips from another helper as well as someone who's actually lived in a sober home....
View ArticleSober Living Homes in Tri-State Area?
Hey everyone, I'm wondering if anyone has had any success with any sober living homes in the tri-state area? I live in New York and my aunt is finally on the road to a successful lifestyle change. It...
View ArticleWhat have been your positive experiences living in a sober living home?
I'm very curious to hear what anyone has to say about these types of homes! Did you have positive experiences? What were unusual challenges that were presented during your stay?
View ArticleExperience with Passages Substance Abuse & Addiction Treatment Center?
I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with this treatment center. I've heard conflicting stories (depending on locations seemingly) about success in treatment. I was wondering if anyone...
View ArticleSober Living Homes Near A Beer Garden
I book shows for a lot of weekends at a beer garden near downtown, near where I used to live. Right behind it, next door and across the street are a bunch of recovery homes all around. Everyone here...
View ArticleWhat is the success rate?
I am wondering, if the experience of living in a sober living house helps, or is it just a band-aid? I have a family member who could probably benefit from this environment. I just wonder, if anyone...
View ArticleNon-USA Sober Living Homes
I was specifically looking for information for Sober Living Homes in Canada, but then I got to thinking that if I can only find American sources, perhaps people from other countries could benefit from...
View ArticleWould you have a problem, if a sober living home opened up in your neighborhood?
Would you have a problem, if a sober living home opened up in your neighborhood? The reason, I ask, is I have had some acquaintances have this happened to them. While I understand their concern, if we...
View ArticleIs This the Way to Conduct a Sober Living Home?
Many times people has come to ask what a sober living home is, and how life is like when being there. Well, I guess many people making to themselves these questions will not feel tempted to try a sober...
View ArticleAre sober living homes right for everyone?
Without going into too many details, someone I know was recently in a sober living group home and ended up relapsing pretty seriously, getting kicked out, etc. This was in many ways facilitated by them...
View ArticleWhat is it like to live in a sober living home?
I'm researching this recovery option for my uncle. So, I'd love to hear anything anyone has to say about this. What it is like living there? Is it really helpful? Stuff like that...
View ArticleHow much...?
How much does it usually cost to live in sober living homes? I know the price varies but I would love to hear your personal experiences. Yes, I realize that the cost of sober living is almost...
View ArticleWhat are sober living homes
Most people might know what sober living homes are, but I imagine that quite a few don't. Even if the concept seems self-explanatory because it's a home where we get to live sober, other questions...
View ArticleAre sober living homes, the best option for recovery?
I know people who have gone to places like this, and returned to drug abuse. I'm not saying this doesn't work, it could just be the persons choice to stay clean or not. I have heard of and know people...
View ArticleDid it work for you?
The family of a friend of mine think he relapsed and got back to the pipe after eight years away from it. They're considering sending him to a sober living home. Does anybody here has any a similar...
View ArticleSober House, the TV Show
Did anyone ever watch the show on VH1 called Sober House? It seemed like their rules were really lax, with people just quitting and coming back whenever they felt like it. And a couple of the celebs...
View Articlebest experience / lesson learned
What was your best experience from a sober living home? What did you learn there?
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