Bayonne Recovery and Sobriety
When you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, sobriety can seem like an impossible goal. The complex disease makes addiction recovery a long-term process, but one that is not out of reach no matter how hopeless the situation may seem. Addiction Aftercare recovery programs make the difficult months after treatment easier with support and help adjusting into a sober lifestyle. The recovery and sobriety process begins once you decide to make a change. Addiction Aftercare programs for recovery promote sober living and relapse prevention. Sobriety is a state you achieve through the recovery process, and it is the goal of Bayonne Addiction Aftercare Recovery to help you gain the recovery tools needed to commit to these lifestyle changes and sustain a positive, drug free future. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction recovery, call Bayonne Addiction Aftercare Recovery today! (877) 804-1531.
Committing to recovery and sobriety changes many things, including the way you deal with stress, who you allow in your life, what you do in your free time and how you think about yourself. Change is never easy, but if you or a loved one is willing to make a major lifestyle change, there are positive programs to maintain recovery and sobriety.
Sober Living
To be sober is to abstain from drinking and using drugs. Those who advocate the 12 step process can live a life free of addiction by working to maintain complete physical, emotional and mental health.
- Sustaining sober living involves many commitments. Here are a few:
- commit to stop using the substance that's causing the issue
- set long and short-term goals
- develop a plan of treatment
- find a support network
- plan to live a life free of substance abuse
Sober living communities, otherwise known as halfway houses, have been shown to greatly prevent relapse and bridge the gap between total-immersion residential care facilities and an unrestricted environment of temptation. Spending time in a sober home can give an addict additional time to adjust to their new lifestyle and a support group to help them along the way.
AA/NA
A recovering addict's life before sobriety most likely revolved around substance abuse. An important step in maintaining sober living is to make new connections with sober friends who will support your recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings are important source of support. AA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may help others recover from their addictions. The only requirement for members is a desire to stop drinking. These meetings are designed to be supportive environments for all stages of recovery, whether you've been clean for years or you are still abusing alcohol, but have a strong desire to quit.
Relapse Prevention
Sober living communities and attending support group meetings are both helpful ways to prevent relapse. You may think that relapse prevention is simply about developing the ability to say no to your substance of choice. However, this may not be possible for a person who struggles with chemical dependency. It is important to understand relapse triggers so that prevention starts well before the opportunity of relapse can present itself. Some specific relapse triggers may include:
- the loss of a loved one
- major financial changes
- change in employment
- social pressures or conflicts
- change in marital status
- boredom with life
- health issues
In these or similar situations, it is important for a recovering addict to seek outside assistance, such as group counseling. Staying sober should not be done solo; understand that you have resources and reach out to a support group. Relapse is common among people in recovery. Make a prevention plan before the warning signs even appear, and your chance of maintaining sobriety will become much greater.
If you suffer from addiction, call Bayonne Drug Rehab at (877) 804-1531 for help finding treatment options that support sustaining recovery and sobriety.