Sober Living

Observing the act of sober living can be extremely challenging for certain people. While to many people, a sober lifestyle is not difficult to comprehend, to others, it can be the most testing experience of their life.

Alcohol Drug Treatment

Inpatient alcohol drug treatment is an intense and comprehensive form of rehabilitation that addresses alcoholism and drug addiction. Individuals who choose to enlist will work one-on-one with a counselor, and will participate in group therapy. Other activities to build emotional and physical strength are often offered, such as sports, horseback riding, yoga, etc. The amount of time an individual must spend in alcohol drug treatment is indefinite, and completely depends on his or her dedication and strength.

Sober Living Homes

Once an individual has completed or “graduated” from an inpatient alcohol and drug treatment program, they have the option to be discharged and may return home. Many do return, and are successful. Others relapse. For those individuals who are not confident in their abilities to maintain their newfound sobriety, there is a transitional setting that they can take advantage of. Sober living homes are a stepping-stone between inpatient rehab and home. A sober living home provides an individual with a calm and relaxed environment where he or she can practice their skills and test their strength. The atmosphere is less intensive and demanding than a residential treatment center, which gives the individual a better sense of how strong they will be once they do go home. If an individual needs some extra time to build his or her strength but wants to do so in a setting more comparable to home and reality, he or she has the option of residing in a sober living home for an imprecise period of time.

Pragmatic Pinksy: Long-Time Champion of Clean & Sober Living

Dr. Drew Pinksy, originally of “Loveline” fame and now the face of addiction treatment, has always been a step ahead in the field of chemical dependency studies. Drew’s influence in the discipline is unmatched. After the debuts of shows like “Celebrity Rehab” and “Sober House,” which he produces and stars on, sober living suddenly looked cool and rehab magically appeared to be a noble endeavor. Always ahead of the curve, Drew warned the masses of the dangers of Rx carelessness and abuse back in the late 1990s, far before the Rx abuse epidemic we are seeing today.

Drew Unveils The “Rx Locker” & Raises Vicodin Addiction Awareness

As previously discussed, Drew’s image lends a certain amount of respect and credibility to any product, show, event, or organization lucky enough to score an endorsement deal with him. Thus, the makers of the Rx Locker (a convenient, tamper-proof locker for your pill bottles) should thank their lucky stars that Drew hopped aboard so willingly. The truth of the matter is that Drew has long been hard at work trying to spare teens from the perils of prescription drug addiction. As he states in his Rx Locker promo spot, 2,500 American teenagers try prescription drugs for the first time every day, and they are typically filching their drugs right out of their parent’s medicine cabinets. While the experimentation does not always lead to further abuse, it can lead to hardcore Vicodin addiction, OxyContin addiction, and more.

Pinksy’s Product Is Perfect for Sober Living Homes, Too

Sometimes, even after leaving inpatient treatment, an addict or an alcoholic has not quite finished the course of his or her medical detox. In some cases, patients using controlled substances like Subutex or Suboxone to detox off of heroin will have to continue the tapering process after they have checked out of rehab and into a sober living facility. Many sober living homes hold clients responsible for their own meds at this stage in treatment, making the Rx Locker a perfect and perfectly safe med storage option. Handy, indeed.