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What Are the Benefits of a Halfway House?

A halfway house is just what it sounds like--a bridge between the drug or alcohol treatment facility where you got sober and returning to full integration in day-to-day living.

  1. Recovery

    • After you have gone through drug treatment and are in recovery, it is critical that you do not put yourself into any situation that can jeopardize that recovery. According to Recovery Connection, the average stay is from three to six months.

    Monitor Sobriety

    • One of the purposes of a halfway house is to monitor your sobriety. Your urine and possibly blood will be tested to verify that you are not using drugs or alcohol.

    Safety

    • Being an addict is all about being out of control in your life. Living in a halfway house gives you a place that is safe from the pressures of the outside world while you are working on your recovery.

    Choices

    • Learning to follow rules is an important aspect of recovery. There, you can test your ability to make choices and mistakes and to face consequences in a protected environment.

    Society

    • Slowly easing yourself back into society little by little can help you avoid friends who may not be good for you as well as alleviate stress that can overwhelm someone just beginning recovery.

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