How to Maintain Sobriety after Treatment
Living with addiction or alcoholism can present many challenges, and some of these challenges don’t go away once a person gets sober. This is because there are many factors which lead to addiction, and certain behaviors, patterns of thinking, or habits can challenge your sobriety. At Banyan Treatment Center Pompano, we offer many services for patients to utilize after drug rehab. Completing rehab doesn’t mean that you’re done when it comes to maintaining your sobriety. As with many goals in life, the goal of prolonged sobriety is one which must be tended to daily. There are some ways you can work to make it easier to maintain sobriety after completing treatment.
Develop a Support System at Home
While you may have had a great support system while in rehab, support systems can be a little harder to form at home. Make sure you have trusted family members or loved ones you can come to with any issues. It’s also important to find a sponsor locally to support your recovery. There are many 12-Step meetings or AA programs across the country, so be sure to connect with these opportunities.
Join an Alumni Program
Our alumni program at Banyan Treatment Center Pompano supports sustained sobriety after drug rehab. The program brings fun into sobriety, with activities such as snorkeling and bowling. Our alumni program includes other individuals who are in recovery, and program members support one another in sustained sobriety.
Get Sober Friends
One of the biggest tips for maintaining sobriety after treatment is changing up your friend group. Chances are, the friends you had when you were using are users too. Spending time with people who are still living with addiction will not help you get sober. Avoid the temptation of old habits by finding sober friends.
Consider a Halfway House
If you’re having trouble getting back into the swing of things, consider living at a halfway house. What are halfway houses? They are sober living communities that offer a good backbone for transitioning back into everyday life while maintaining sobriety. Each house differs, but many have house rules, sobriety support, and additional therapies if needed.
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Here are three reasons to enter substance abuse treatment before the holidays:
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1.A gift that keeps on giving
While the thought of seeking treatment for drugs and alcohol before the holidays and being separated from family and friends during this time may be difficult, it’s important to keep the big picture in mind. The best gift you could give your family, as well as yourself, is many more sober holidays to come. Why not start with this year and get help now?
2. “Sticking it out†won’t help
Although many people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction attempt to “keep it together†for the holidays, postponing treatment until a later time, the problems won’t go away. In fact, sticking it out for the holidays may make things worse. As families get together to celebrate and friends toast to a New Year, drugs and alcohol may become even more readily available than before. Drinking in excess may be considered “normal†during this time, but to someone in active addiction, this can mean disaster. Why take the chance, when you can get help for drug and alcohol addiction today?
3. Staying out of trouble
Research shows that accidents and arrests resulting from drug and alcohol use increase during the holidays. DUI arrests increase by up to 20% in some states, and charges such as domestic violence and assault also become more frequent. Drugs and alcohol are often cited as contributing factors in these cases. Entering substance abuse treatment before the holidays may help keep your record clean.
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Maintaining sobriety after treatment is not impossible. It is important to avoid old triggers and habits to help support your prolonged sobriety. One of the biggest factors is support. If you are looking for additional resources to help you stay sober after drug rehab, call our team to learn more about our alumni programs 888-280-4763.
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