Benefits of Santa Monica Sober Living

In the early days of recovery, staying off drugs and alcohol can seem overwhelming. By living in a sober living home, however, you can take things one day at a time with the assurance that you’ll be supported every step of the way. Structured sober living homes help residents develop the tools they need to confront any obstacle or difficulty they face. However, sober living homes offer much more than just self-improvement. They provide a powerful and supportive sober network so that no one individual has the shoulder the burden of their recovery alone.

The following are just a few of the many benefits that people can expect when they enroll in a sober living home:

• Good examples. The other residents of the sober living home, who have been there longer, are living proof that sobriety is possible. It may come as a revelation to you that happiness and sobriety are compatible. Even when these sober individuals face challenges or difficulties, you’ll have the opportunity to see them face them with poise and sobriety. You’ll see that it is possible to stay sober through the good times and the bad times.
• Improved health. It may sound obvious, but it bears repeating. When you drink or use drugs, it’s not just your emotions that suffer — your body does too. When you get sober, your health will immediately start to improve. Many people lose weight, experience improvements in blood pressure, and even start to look better! It helps that many sober living residents turn to exercise as a way of getting the same rush they once got from substances.
• Finances improve. If you add up how much you’ve spent on alcohol and drugs over the years, chances are high you could probably have put a down payment on a house with that money. Not only does getting sober remove a major expense from your life, however, but you’ll likely find yourself spending money more rationally and calmly in general. While attending sober living homes, many residents find that they begin accruing significant savings.
• Mental health improves. Substance abuse with widely associated with increased anxiety, increased depression, and a whole assortment of mental health disorders. By removing one of the underlying causes of emotional distress, sobriety automatically improves mental health. Sobriety also provides an opportunity for people to begin addressing the other causes of their depression or anxiety.
• Relationships improve. Sober living homes are communities where people build connections with each other. They improve their social and communication skills. Moreover, sober living homes work with residents to help them heal their pre-existing relationships with friends and family members.
• You can start a new career. In a structured sober living home, residents work to rebuild their lives from the ground up. For many, this means switching from a dead-end job to a full-fledged career. This can mean enrolling in an academic program or simply taking steps toward new employment.
• You’ll be less likely to relapse. Studies on sober living homes show that the social support systems people develop during their residencies remain with them for years after they graduate. Moreover, these social support systems are key aspects of relapse prevention. Individuals who attend sober living homes are statistically less likely to relapse even years later.