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What to Look for in a Quality Sober Living Home
By: Robert Tropp
A sober living home is an essential step between leaving an intensive substance abuse treatment program and reentering the world on your own.
A sober living home represents a transitionary phase in one’s recovery. It is an essential step between leaving an intensive substance abuse treatment program and reentering the world on your own.
Choosing the right sober living home is a crucial element of the recovery process. It is an important determinant of the success of achieving long term sobriety. Many people in recovery recognize the utility of sober living. However, they are often at a loss when it comes to how to go about choosing a quality sober living home.
Selecting a sober living home that is the right fit requires the same amount of due diligence as choosing an intensive drug rehab facility. It is not something to be taken lightly. Realize that your choice represents a decision that will decide where you call home for the next 30 days to 6 months.
