Most people get sober after years of battling addiction and dependence — so the sober victory is a hard-fought one. One that you want to protect, given all that it took to get you to this point.
We want to be among the first to congratulate you on breaking free from your substance use disorder. Especially if you consider how many people are still embroiled in this world — according to a 2023 United States National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 48.5 million Americans aged 12 and older were struggling with a substance use disorder in the past year. And we don’t believe these numbers have changed all that much.
With the getting clean and sober piece of the puzzle done, it’s a really good idea to look ahead and take steps to keep your hard-fought sobriety intact. Including transitional housing in the form of sober living is a great way to accomplish just that.
At Harmony Homes for Healing, we offer sober living environments for newly sober people in Solano, Yolo, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. Here, we dive into some key benefits of adding sober living to your sobriety journey.
A substance use disorder is a chronic disease, and getting sober puts it into remission. That means the disease is still lurking there, and you need to be mindful of that, especially given the relapse numbers.
The reality is that 40%-60% of people relapse after getting sober. Surprisingly, these rates are lower than relapse rates for other chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, but they’re plenty high enough to be of concern.
A great way to prevent relapse is through sober living — an older study from 2011 followed 300 people through sober living housing and reported long-term positive outcomes for them.
One of the most important aspects of sober living environments is that you’re surrounded by people who are on the same journey as you. This support and understanding are critical during early recovery as you work to navigate your world as a sober person.
Whatever challenges you run into, we guarantee that others have faced and overcome them, and you can learn from one another.
When people enter our sober living system, they need to agree to routine drug and alcohol testing, as well as house rules. These steps provide important accountability during your recovery, helping keep you on the right track.
Our sober living environments are more than just a roof over your head, as you also have access to some great resources that will help you get back on your feet. From case management assistance to addiction support, we can provide real-world help.
When you’re dealing with a substance use disorder, the odds are good that your health took a backseat. Our sober living environment provides you with time and space to focus on physical, mental, and emotional healing.
As you can see, sober living environments can really make a big difference in your recovery journey. To learn more about our sober housing, please don’t hesitate to contact us to speak with one of our housing specialists. Our services cover most of Northern California, including Solano, Yolo, Sonoma, and Napa Counties.