CBI Transition Point

Sober living homes, also known as sober living communities and sober living centers, are residential facilities that offer structured, supportive and safe living conditions for individuals leaving drug rehab programs. As residential treatment programs, a lot of time, effort and money is put into making the individual feel at home in their homes and it would be a very hard situation for them to leave the drug treatment center. The residents of the community, with help from professionals, come together and establish rules and norms that suit the addict and the rest of the community. They establish rules that help them cope with daily demands of life, such as food preparation, shopping for groceries and other daily chores. All the needs of the addict are met with a lot of help.

Such homes are made up of a variety of kinds of accommodations including single unit, multi-unit, apartment complexes, assisted living units, condominiums and homes. Such living areas are designed according to specific requirements and the type of patient. The residential centers are designed for the benefit of those who are recovering from drug addiction. For instance, an addict is suffering from drug dependency, alcoholism and criminal behavior, while in a non-residential setting, he or she will require a different kind of support. An addict, in recovery, may be suffering from a mental illness and will require additional medical care in a facility that offers the required medical attention to addicts. Similarly, an addict who is suffering from severe physical illness may have to undergo surgery at a center that is not equipped to handle such cases.

Sober living homes come equipped with modern amenities. The rooms have been designed keeping in mind the needs of each individual. A resident can easily go out and find work that suits his personality and budget. Many rehab centers provide an online community that is accessed by all residents. This way, the residents can easily discuss issues with others who are recovering from addiction and have problems of their own. In fact, most of the addict’s friends and family members attend the so-called after care meetings held by the center. To make it possible for them to stay at home, the community provides the necessary financial assistance to keep the family unit functioning smoothly.