Addiction is not something most people can quit cold turkey. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication. There is a stigma against “having to go to rehab”. And not many people are willing to do it.
Luxury sober living facilities work to make recovery an enjoyable experience in a lavish, well furnished homey environment. They are safe, all-inclusive alternatives to traditional treatment programs.
One of the main appeals of upscale sober housing is that they offer numerous amenities. This varies from place to place, but some of the most common amenities are:
· Yoga
· Art therapy
· Swimming pools
· Outdoor recreation areas
· Animal therapy
These function as alternative forms of treatment and give people in recovery hobbies and activities to keep their mind off of drugs and alcohol. Also, some of these activities can create life-long hobbies and healthy coping mechanisms that serve as an alternative to substance abuse.
In addition to the variety of activities available, more upscale facilities will have chefs that prepare gourmet meals. Proper diet and nutrition are essential to living a healthy lifestyle.
A typical rehab facility may feel cold and clinical, but sober living facilities try to move away from this depersonalized recovery method. One of the ways they achieve this is by having group trips.
Going on trips out of the facility is beneficial to show clients something outside of their bubble and change their perception of the world, to bond with their peers, and to see their journey to sobriety as something fun. For example, recovery homes at New Life House offer an annual camping trip to Idyllwild, CA and volunteer at local events such as the Boys & Girls Club Toy Drive.
Despite the luxurious environment, there is a core reason to be at these facilities, and it is to start living a sober lifestyle. This requires a complete life shift, a transition from an old life into a completely new way of living.
A lifestyle change starts with stripping down negative behaviours and habits. Most sober living facilities have rules against the use of cell phones, technology, restricted guest visits, curfew, and possibly no dating. The goal is to get sober and slowly introduce these privileges when one can develop healthy habits and relationships.
An upside to luxury living facilities is that it equates to upscale locations. Whether a client needs some comforts of home, or the opposite of where they came from, sober living facilities offer a calm environment no matter where they are located. They are usually located either in serene, natural areas or beautiful big cities.
Getting into a new environment can influence a positive mindset shift. Addicts are usually coming from a turbulent environment, associated with trauma and problems where addiction is the only escape.
No matter the location, the main goal is getting sober. Before choosing a sober living facility, research what their program entails and if it fits your or your loved one’s needs.
Sober living facilities usually lean towards more holistic approaches to recovery, which can include meditation and yoga. Some use more traditional methods, such as the 12-step recovery model. Other common recovery therapies are DBT (dialectal behaviour therapy) and CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy), which focus on being self-aware of behaviour and how to cope and react in healthy ways. Many facilities may offer a combination of treatment options.
Luxury sobriety homes are a great alternative to typical rehab facilities for those needing a homier, warm environment. Prices and length of stay vary vastly, but recovery from addiction is worth the price to most who have exalted most other options. Recovery seems more possible in a welcoming, fun, supportive atmosphere.
