Sober Housing

Sober living homes are privately owned group homes where people recovering from drug or alcohol addiction live for 6 months to a year. These drug-free environments often serve as a bridge between inpatient rehab and a return to independent living. Residents come and go as they please but must abide by a curfew, hold a job or attend school, take random drug and alcohol tests, and help with house chores.

PROS: Sober housing is a great option for folks in recovery who aren’t ready to live on their own or who don’t have a strong support system. Research shows communal living can help residents maintain their sobriety, develop their coping skills, and learn to trust themselves.

CONS: Some in recovery may find house rules too restrictive. For example, residents typically are not allowed to bring a pet and must sleep at the house most nights.