The holiday season is a great time to catch up on needed rest, spend time with friends and loved ones, and eat until you can’t walk for several hours. This time usually sees an increase in alcohol consumption and drug use, both as a part of the celebrations as well as...
So you want to know the difference between being clean and sober? You’ve found the right resource. At Monroe Street Housing, we understand how confusing the terminology can be. Achieving and maintaining a clean and sober lifestyle is challenging but also...
In a society that often glamorizes alcohol and recreational drug use, sobriety is often overlooked and underestimated. However, choosing a sober lifestyle can have numerous surprising benefits that extend far beyond the obvious health and financial advantages. In this...
Have you ever stopped to think about the power of your words and thoughts? As you work to maintain your sobriety, the words you say to yourself each day can have an enormous impact on your recovery journey. The thoughts you choose to believe and repeat can lift you...
Have you ever thought about keeping a journal of your sober living journey? It may seem like an old-fashioned habit, but journaling can be an incredibly powerful tool for maintaining your recovery. Writing down your thoughts and feelings each day provides an outlet to...
You’ve struggled with addiction for years. The cravings, the relapses, the despair—it’s been an endless cycle. However, there is another under-discussed danger: suicide. When you’re in the throes of addiction, life can feel hopeless. You may begin to...
Detoxing from alcohol, drugs, or other substance use disorders is not a skip through the park. Aftercare is an essential part of the journey to living soberly. The initial days and weeks following an inpatient treatment program can be particularly hard, especially if...
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