Simon Pure

The Right Choice…The Smart Choice: Sober Living

After leaving an inpatient program, many an alcoholic or addict on the newly revealed yet still uncertain road to recovery finds himself at a crossroads.  Now that he is physically sober and possesses a solid base of knowledge, the alcoholic may feel like he has his problem “licked.”  Truth be told, though, most addicts and alcoholics need far more time in a structured environment than the traditional 30, 60, or 90-day stay in an inpatient program can offer.  So, then, what next?  The answer most addiction specialists recommend, including the now-famous Dr. Drew Pinsky, is sober living.  While not definitively restrictive, most sober living facilities implement a curfew, drug testing, light chores, a weekly or bi-weekly house meeting, and mandatory 12-step meeting attendance to keep their residents accountable…and accountability is something all alcoholics must learn if they stand any chance of staying sober.

Staying Sober In An Orange County Sober Living Facility

Now, of course, it would be ludicrous to suggest that one must relocate to a particular city in order to reap the full benefits of the sober living experience.  Sobriety is possible anywhere.  That said, if you are looking to relocate or already hail from Southern California, and Orange County sober living might be the perfect option.  As anyone who has watched recent reality television knows, Orange County boasts dozens of breathtaking coastal destinations.  At the risk of sounding grotesquely clichéd, it’s an ideal, tranquil environment for someone navigating the stormy seas of recovery to sit back, breathe deeply, and reflect.  Also, for those alcoholics and addicts who consider themselves young or “young-at-heart,” Orange County is also the home of a thriving, active population of sober young people.

Glitz, Glamour, Diversity, and Support: Sober Living Los Angeles Style

Thanks to television shows like Celebrity Rehab, as well as a generally heightened public awareness of rehab culture, Los Angeles has become the rehabilitation destination for the addicted.  Anyone in recovery will tell you that there is nothing “glitzy” or “glamorous” about facing one’s demons and getting sober, but that aside, L.A. is an ideal locale for building or rebuilding your sober life.  So what does sober living Los Angeles style mean or even look like?  Choosing to build a foundation in recovery in Los Angeles means that you will be plugging yourself into one of the largest, most socially and ethnically diverse networks of recovering individuals in the world.  There are tens of thousands of AA meetings every week in Los Angeles proper alone, so staying in the middle of the herd is easy and exciting.  People from all walks of life, all levels of education and experience, and all corners of the globe recover together in Los Angeles…come see it in action.