Sobriety is a daily choice. For those in addiction recovery, some days, staying sober is easy. Other days, it feels impossible. If you are someone you know is struggling with sobriety, you are not alone. Millions of people around the world choose sobriety every day. There are clinics and programs around the country ready to offer you support. Many of these programs provide 12-step meetings, inpatient treatment, sober living facilities, and alumni programs. The key to staying sober is a relapse prevention plan and sober support system.
If you or a loved one are struggling to stay sober, Baltimore Detox Center can help. Learn more about our wide range of programs, including our alumni program that can keep you or someone you care about on the road to recovery.
What Is Sober Living?
Sober living puts sobriety above all else. This sounds easier than it is. Luckily, thousands of sober living support programs exist to fit each person’s needs. Sober living can range from staying in a sober living facility to choose sobriety at home. In sober living group homes, a house manager oversees daily life. In sober living homes, residents build new lives without access to drugs or alcohol. For many, this can prevent relapse and build solidarity. Sober living homes also include group therapy, occupational therapy, and other modalities to prevent relapse.
Sober living at home requires family support and transparency. This includes detailed relapse prevention programs, 12-step meetings, individual therapy, and even regular drug testing. Sober living programs require a high level of motivation, accountability, and the desire to live independently. Those who do best in sober living homes or managing sobriety at home feel comfortable in the local recovery community and can find work, budget, and manage their time. Sober living programs can help:
- Build new routines
- Prioritize work and home life
- Find hobbies that don’t involve drug or alcohol use
- Create relationships with peers
Some days, staying sober can feel lonely. When someone in recovery builds their life around sober support systems, that loneliness fades. Regular reminders from others in recovery, relapse prevention plans, and 12-step programs can help. For those working to stay sober at home, an alumni program can provide solidarity and guidance for the days staying sober feels impossible.
What Is an Alumni Program?
Often, 12-step programs and rehab aftercare programs involve alumni. These alumni help people stay sober after detox and inpatient care. In AA, sponsors provide alumni support. In other programs, they pair people with someone who has completed rehab and maintained sobriety. Alumni programs offer moral support, solidarity, and often friendship. This support is crucial for those returning to their home lives after rehab. Mentorship from someone who has undergone rehab and stayed sober can be inspiring. This support is beneficial during stressful times like holidays, birthdays, and celebrations. Family stress and social drinking can trigger old habits and lead to relapse. Alumni programs can help those in recovery keep a level head and prioritize sobriety.
Stay Sober with Baltimore Detox Center’s Alumni Program
The mentorship of an alumni program can make sober living more rewarding. It can also make those in recovery feel less alone and more motivated. If you or someone in your life is struggling to stay sober, reach out to Baltimore Detox Center today. As the second free-standing detox center in the city, we understand comprehensive detox and recovery treatments.
If you’re ready to take the next step, our alumni program can help you maintain sobriety at every step of your recovery. Call us at [Direct] or complete our convenient online form today to contact our Baltimore Detox Center team.
