As an addiction tends to get worse over time, it’s important to look for early warning signs. If identified and treated early, someone with an alcohol addiction may be able to avoid major consequences of the disease. One may go to rehab, a detox center…

Oxford Houses seem to stop the recycling in and out of jail or treatment facilities. The self-run, financially self-supported Oxford Houses provide an opportunity for individuals recovering from substance abuse disorder to learn a clean and sober way of living their lives. Oxford House is…

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In July 2014, Massachusetts passed legislation that mandates the monitoring and voluntary certification of Massachusetts sober homes. The law states that although a sober home is not required to be certified to operate, a state agency or vendor with a statewide contract to provide treatment…

The Fire Sprinkler System Program (FSSP) is designed to support and protect sober housing in Massachusetts by providing one-time grants to Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing (MASH)-Certified Sober Homes for the installation of sprinkler systems. To refer an ATR participant for sober home assistance and…

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Later on in recovery, there is a risk of believing one is recovered and testing that by having “just one” substance use episode. While some individuals in recovery may be able to return to controlled substance use, many are not (e.g., Burman, 1997). Therapists should…

They will support you and hold you accountable as you rebuild your life in recovery. It’s important to find people to spend time with and to hang out with. Isolating yourself at an event is just as bad as isolating yourself in your home. At…

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