South Bay Sober Living

California’s History of Supporting Sobriety California is one of the leading states in the nation and one of the leading locations in the world when it comes to innovative and abundant opportunities for drug and alcohol addiction rehabilitation opportunities. There are many world-renowned organizations that originated in California and continue to call the state home to this day. The state of California also continues to be among the top states in the nation when it comes to funding and support for continued research and development for addiction research and services. Early Drug Addiction Treatment History Individuals around the world have been suffering from drug and alcohol addiction for thousands of years. For much of this time, drug addicts were seen as weak-willed individuals with low levels of motivation and a generally selfish demeanor. Many people who struggled with drug and alcohol addiction were entirely disowned by their family and friends and never received the support ...

The Benefits of a Sober Living Environment in Early Addiction Recovery: From San Diego to Los Angeles When recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, finding the most suitable support network is integral to a whole approach to healing; this means mentally, emotionally, and physically. The right addiction support group can ensure one can overcome the various barriers that come with addiction. Sober Living Environments: What Are They? In short, a sober living environment can be defined as a temporary home where several recovering addicts live together under a series of rules that will best prepare them for their journey into a sober life. This type of environment accentuates the vitality of a recovery community obtaining specific responsibilities, achievements, and routines, both as individuals and as a group, to make that transition to sobriety smoother. Long Beach Sober Livings Often times, sober living environments contain various structures and curfews with the goal to reduce th...

Young and Sober in Los Angeles As the number of young people who are getting sober is growing exponentially, Los Angeles is becoming one of if not the largest hub for young people in recovery. There are many challenges young people face when getting sober from adjusting daily living habits to separating themselves from the daily influences that were abundant in their use. For this a community of like-minded individuals can be a crucial aspect to their recovery. While not too long ago many young people struggled to find others who were embarking on the journey of recovery to surround themselves with. Sobriety is now sweeping the streets of Los Angeles and for this reason many young persons who are looking to take the first steps towards living sober are now flocking to Los Angeles. Why is LA so Attractive for Addiction Recovery So what makes Los Angeles so attractive to this demographic? Well Los Angeles is a big city and home to many individuals from all walks of life and different ...

person who is not familiar with recovery can be hard to discern the difference between quality in treatment options, after all help is help right? Well that is not always the case as there are many different approaches to recovery and not all programs are made equal. So - what qualities differentiate between programs and why are these certain aspects important to the recovery process? Structure is one of the most essential components to a young person’s early sobriety and surprisingly or not, many sober livings lack structure - functioning more towards the side of a “check in, check out” housing facility that allow residents free rein to their day to day affairs. The truth of the matter is, routine and structure are vital to transitioning out of habits and patterns that are formed in active addiction. For this reason, sober living facilities that adhere to structured and routine schedules are typically much better equipped to help young men and women with successfully transitioning in...

Torrance Sober Living   Our Torrance Sober Living is located in the heart of Torrance, CA. The house is close by grocery stores, shopping malls, bus stations, schools, jobs, and AA and NA meetings. The Torrance house has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a washer and dryer, 50" TV, and full kitchen. The South Bay Sober Living Torrance house is moderately structured. We provide drug testing, onsite management, and in house meetings.   Recovery House Structure   We believe in teaching independent living to our residents. Our Torrance location holds weekly in house meetings, where we discuss the goals our residents have, and come up with plans to help achieve them. Residents are encouraged to work, and/or go to school, attend AA or NA meeting regularly, get a sponsor, work the 12 steps, and contribute to maintaining the cleanliness of their house, in order to establish themselves and grow as a sober individual. At the Torrance sober living house, as with all of our sober liv...

The Upside of Los Angeles Recovery   Los Angeles is one of the mechas of getting sober nowadays and there are tremendous benefits to finding yourself living in the LA area and getting brought to sobriety. While previously known as the home of Hollywood and other things that aren't necessarily associated with being in recovery, Los Angeles actually happens to be one of the most conducive sobriety locations in California. If you're really looking for somewhere to boost your chances of staying sober, look no further than sunny Los Angeles. This article will go over some of the fantastic benefits of finding your way away from drugs and alcohol in Southern California.   Near the Beach   One of the best parts about being sober in LA is that you're near the beach. Whether you live in Santa Monica or the South Bay, which is really an ideal place to be sober, the beach isn't too far away. If you're looking for a sober living that's going to have lots of fun things ...

How can you know if your son is addicted to heroin? Finding out that your son is addicted to heroin, while a horrifying discovery, is better done sooner than later. The bottom line is, if your son is addicted to heroin and you find out about it something can be done. Opioid addiction is not something to let left alone. This is because opioids are so dangerous and overdose is so easy. In this article we’ll teach you the top four things to look out for if you suspect that your loved one is abusing opiates.   Signs of opiate abuse   Number One - Constantly needing to leave the room or go to a different environment   One thing to be on the lookout for is if your loved one is always getting up from the dinner table or leaving the room for unknown reasons. Another big thing to notice is if they constantly have an excuse to leave the house, this is especially noticeable now that we're coming up on Christmas break. If a loved one is home for the holidays and you find they'...