Sober Living House

Often, a Sober Living House is also called a transitional home and technically it would be fair to call them either. These are housing facilities where addicts that are in recovery live together. During this time you will share all of the responsibilities with the other residents and you must maintain a strict set of rules so that everyone can work together and flourish on your road to recovery. Some call these facilities stepping stones because living in a Sober Living House gives you the fundamentals that are needed so that you can eventually move forth into your new life, a life that is free from the chains that bind you to your addiction. You were given the necessary tools when you were in rehab and now it is time to put them into action. Sober Living Houses allow you to practice these skills and utilize them on a daily basis. The difference in being here versus being at home is that you are surrounded by people that are just like you and that are going to catch you if you fall. You all have the same vision which is to gain confidence and self control, have the ability to identify your triggers and put the action forth to divert those energies into something positive. There is a chain that leads to recovery and each link is a needed component so that you recovery is one that is fruitful and successful.

Sober living offers a key link in that process. While you are in sober living you will have a sense of safety, sort of a safe haven that you can count on. We understand that this is a time in your life where you feel anxious and vulnerable. No one here will judge you and you will be taught how to address issues that are important before you can move on to merging with society and doing such things as working or going to school. A Sober Living Home lets you have a chance to heal. Call Cliffside Malibu at 1-800-501-1988.

Sober Living Houses Make it Easier

This road that you have been on has eliminated you from society but while you were in your own little world of self destruction, the outside world was still functioning. Now you must be re educated and taught such things as respect for others and self responsibility. Living in a sober living home is a form of communal living so you are going to be forced to interact with others in a respectful manner. You will have to do your share of the chores, follow a strict no drug or alcohol policy, and still partake in the programs that are designed for your after care. These are ways that you will learn the basics of structure and regain a solid foundation. And a solid foundation is something that many of you will be getting for the first time in your life.

Most of the time it is graduates from inpatient treatment that come to a Sober Living House but there are times when people that are involved in outpatient care find many benefits and advantages to staying at a sober living environment. The comrodity offers strength and support that is not even comparable to that of a residential rehab program. Call Cliffside Malibu today at 1-800-501-1988 to experience our Sober Living House for yourself.

Living in a Sober Living House

While you are here, which normally can vary from a few months to a year, sometimes better than that, you will be expected to work and pay your own way, including buying your own food. In addition, you will be expected to attend Twelve Step meetings regularly and live a clean and sober life. Practice makes perfect and sober living is the real deal. The only difference is that you have a cushion to fall back on with your fellow residents who know all so well what you could be going through and each will be able to contribute to your success in their own unique and amazing way.

Sometimes when a recovering addict is in the early stages of recovery you can be exceptionally vulnerable. Many have said that during this point you are like tofu, you take on the flavor of whatever you are with. This simply means that your self esteem and your confidence are very much influenced by your surroundings. Knowing this philosophy and putting it to work allows you to be surrounded by people that understand and are going to be there for you through thick and thin. This is one of the biggest advantages to a Sober Living House. Let us help you too! Call Cliffside Malibu today at 1-800-501-1988.

Sober Living House Success Stories

Throughout the rest of your life you are going to need encouragement and support but this is a very critical time in the phase of your initial recovery. Sober Living Houses offer the necessary support so that you can make a healthy and happier transition back into society. You do not only want to enter society and simply live, you want to enter society and thrive, that’s what it all about!

Living in a Sober Living House is nothing like staying in rehab. Most sober living houses are in nice upscale neighborhoods, they are very attractive and offer all of the latest features such as computers, cable TV, Internet, DVD players, phones, laundry facilities, and full kitchens, nearby transportation services, opportunities for worship, privacy, discretion and anonymity. This is an opportunity of a lifetime to be able to merge back into society with all of the tools that you need to remain sober while still loving life. The time to act is now; don’t wait any longer to reclaim your life. Call us at 1-800-501-1988.

Sober Living House Rules

There is a zero tolerance for drug and alcohol in our homes and we all work together to help each other make sure that they remain clean and sober. We don’t believe that you should just read or listen to the Twelve Steps but rather actively live them. This is how you become productive in the community and this is how you gain respect from society while you are living with direction and purpose.

For additional information on the Sober Living House at Cliffside Malibu, please visit our main Sober Living page. For immediate assistance, call Cliffside Malibu anytime at 1-800-501-1988.