Sober Living

Family Support in recovery

A Family Member’s Guide to Self-Care

Anyone who has a loved one battling substance abuse knows that addiction doesn’t just affect one person – it affects everyone. Friends, family members, coworkers, and everyone who cares about that person become entrenched in this cycle of stress and worry. Even if that person seeks out treatment, those individuals still need to be finding…
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Can A Sober Living Home Help Me Stay Sober?

Can A Sober Living Home Help Me Stay Sober? When we talk about treatment for addiction recovery, sober living homes often enter the conversation a bit later – but they’re an incredibly important aspect of recovery that each person should consider for themselves. Sober living homes are defined as facilities used by those recovering from…
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Realizing Your Worth in Recovery

Before a person tends to seek out addiction recovery, they’re lost in this endless cycle of denial, cynicism, and habits that only seem to bring them down further. Alcohol and drugs have become a part of their norm. At this point, it’s easier to neglect dangerous aspects of mental and physical health that are crucial…
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Celebrating Without Alcohol

Ideas for Celebrating Special Occasions without Alcohol In the U.S., celebrating special occasions, life milestones, or achievements is often associated with having a few drinks. Wedding receptions, birthdays, retirement parties, holiday events … all worthy of a celebratory toast. But what happens when you no longer drink? It’s important to acknowledge that you deserve to…

Dating in Recovery: Does Your Partner Also Have to Be Sober?

To Date or Not to Date During Recovery? Embarking on a new journey to sobriety is a big transition — a positive one, but still a significant change. In general, therapists and treatment centers alike recommend that someone who’s new to sobriety aims to achieve at least 12 months of recovery before starting to date…
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Rediscovering yourself along your Recovery Journey

Big life transitions can be unsettling — job layoffs, loss of a loved one, divorce — and taking steps to overcome a drug and alcohol addiction is no different or less challenging. And while it’s good to acknowledge that there will always be some circumstances that are beyond your control, there are steps you can…
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Surviving the Holidays Without a Drink in Hand

Despite being pegged as the most wonderful time of the year, the holiday season oftentimes comes with unique stressors, complicated emotions and a host of social situations. For anyone returning to regular life following drug or alcohol recovery, the holiday season can be overwhelming, not to mention tempting to return to old habits. Stay strong…
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Build a Strong (and Sober) Community After Drug Treatment

During your time at Choice House, we focus greatly on building a strong community that walks by your side during every phase of the recovery journey. Such bonds are key to getting through the difficult moments of addiction rehab and knowing you are never alone. This type of supportive community should continue even after completing…

Fall into Fall with These Fun and Sober Activities Near Denver

With all the Oktoberfests and wine events that take place in the fall, it can leave you wondering if there are any fun things to do in Denver, Colorado that don’t involve alcohol. The short answer is… YES! It turns out that the Mile High City has quite a number of exciting activities and events…