Category: Sober living

For the first time in memory, he could sleep without fear that someone would roust him at night and steal his few belongings, including his medications. Sober homes support various abstinence-based pathways to recovery, and each residence focuses on one or more particular pathway. All MASH sober homes meet national standards based on the National…

For many people, transitioning to a life without constant support from doctors and nurses is difficult. Transitional living facilities exist to help people in recovery from addiction maintain sobriety and find meaning in life. The costs of avoiding treatment far outweigh the costs of rehab. Low-cost or state-sponsored treatment facilities are effective, but they often…

Additionally, the NIAAA notes that people who start drinking before age 15 are more than three times as likely to develop AUD as an adult than people who waited until age 21 to start drinking. Screening youth for alcohol use and AUD is very important and may prevent problems down the road. Screening by a…