Often, folks who have completed a sobriety treatment and transitioned into a sober home find themselves wondering about things they can do for fun and entertainment living a sober lifestyle. For those in the East Boston area, here are a…
It is not uncommon for people to mistake a sober house and a rehab or treatment center as the same thing. We get calls all the time from people confusing the two. But, while critical to those seeking sobriety from…
“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown” – HP Lovecraft Metathesiophobia: It’s the fear of change. Many people have a fear of change and it can,…
Despite having larger incidents of substance abuse than other age groups, college students are the least likely to seek substance abuse treatment or to acknowledge the need for help with substance use problems. Study after study shows that young adulthood…
The path to sustained recovery is never easy. One just starts to recover from the strains of detox and a myriad of concerns arise, like educating oneself about addiction, learning about coping measures, finding supportive living environments (like Sober Surroundings),…
Family members can play an important role in a relative’s recovery journey. If you want to be of help, but not sure exactly how, start by learning about addiction, mental health, treatment, and living in recovery. Coming from a place…
According to the Massachusetts Alliance of Sober Housing “Sober Home is a broad term describing a sober, safe and healthy living environment that promotes recovery from alcohol and other drug use and associated problems. They are sober living environments, meaning…
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. Although the day’s origins are based in a celebration of all things Irish, in the U.S. it has become synonymous with drinking and partying. For someone in recovery living in Massachusetts –…
Two of the most difficult steps have already been taken- You have recognized substance abuse as a problem in your life and sought help through treatment. Now, one must attempt every day to live a sober lifestyle where you must…
