Northland Family Help Center

Sober living homes, also known as sober homes and drug-assisted living facilities, are residential facilities that offer safe, supportive, structured, and monitored living conditions to those leaving drug rehab programs. These homes are designed to provide addicts with the support they need and are also an effective way to transition back into life. A typical sober living home will contain both residential and inpatient rehabilitation units, all of which are equipped to provide the best treatment possible. An addict will likely be placed in a home based on the severity of their addiction, but other criteria may also be applied to each individual. Some of the more common criteria for placement of drug addicts include age, ethnicity, employment status, and physical capabilities.

There are several types of residential treatment programs that can fit with the specific needs of an addict. While all residential programs are similar in that they are designed to help an addict get over their dependency, the level and type of treatment may vary from one drug rehab to another. For example, some residential treatment programs may have a more group-based program while others may focus on one-on-one treatment. A typical detoxification center will offer both inpatient and outpatient programs for detoxification. Most rehabs use residential rehab for long-term care and rehabilitation.

Residential treatment programs have been proven to work when compared to other treatment options. Many addicts find that after leaving an inpatient rehabilitation program, they will continue to have problems with substance abuse because the drug of choice has become more readily available to them. Drug addicts who move on to the outpatient facility find that they can go to work, live independently, and participate in family activities without having to worry about substance abuse. Many addicts find that attending an inpatient rehab facility is difficult and may not be able to handle a few months of withdrawal without falling back into substance abuse once again. This is where an SLH comes into play. A residential treatment facility will provide assistance in this transitional phase by allowing the addict to continue their recovery while taking a break from their day-to-day responsibilities. An SLH may also provide intensive counseling, support groups, therapeutic therapies, and social interaction for the addict.