At the Recovery Institute of Ohio, we know the new year symbolizes a time for fresh starts, healthy habits, and new outlooks on life. But while the new year holds the promise of a bright future, the holiday season can be a challenging time for those struggling with substance abuse. 

Whether you have struggled with alcohol or drug abuse for years, have received treatment in the past, or are simply looking for additional support during this season, now is a perfect time to create lasting changes for a sober new year. From strategies for maintaining sobriety to sober living homes in Columbus, Ohio that create a welcoming community, we are here to assist you in achieving goals that far exceed the new year and last a lifetime.  

Remaining Sober This Holiday Season: A Sober New Year

The holidays are thought to be a time of joy and celebration. For some, this means a time of parties and connecting with old friends. For others, this means a deluge of triggers that make it especially challenging to stay sober. Fortunately, there are resources available that can help assist you in maintaining sobriety and continuing on your healing journey this holiday season:

Have a Game Plan

Sticking with a plan can help you stay sober in tough situations, and helps prevent scenarios in which you may be triggered. For parties and festivities, make plans to arrive early and leave early and avoid the times when you feel the most triggered. And if certain days or scenarios tend to get you down and cause a relapse (for example, being alone on Christmas Eve) plan ahead so you have plans and a strategy that will minimize your exposure to triggering scenarios.

Prioritize Self Care

Do you find yourself burning out on relatives or family time? Do you tend to overindulge in treats during the holiday season? Ensure self care is a top priority during the holidays! This includes ensuring you are doing things to keep your body, and your mind, healthy during an often stressful holiday season.

Minimize Triggers

If you find certain people, places, or times of the year especially triggering this holiday season, then do your best to stay away! Many individuals find themselves unable to navigate triggers successfully during this time of year or believe that support could help maintain their sobriety. If this resonates with you, then solutions such as addiction treatment programs at Drug Rehab Ohio may be a great solution for helping you live out a sober new year.

Sober Living for a Sober New Year

For many individuals, accountability and a reliable support system are crucial for maintaining sobriety during the holiday season and creating a positive environment for a sober new year. Sober living in Columbus, Ohio is ideal for individuals who have previously completed either inpatient or outpatient substance abuse treatment and could benefit from additional support in this season of their life. Our sober living facilities provide a wide range of benefits. Including:

A Community of Support

Our sober living facilities in Columbus provide a gentle transition from more intensive drug rehab options, but also provide accountability and community for individuals with sobriety as a focal point. Sober living homes allow for those who are struggling to connect with like-minded individuals who are working towards the same goal: sustainable recovery.

Sober Living Resources

At our rehab center, sober living homes provide access to several resources to help individuals navigate the recovery process. These resources include 12 Step Programs, medical and mental health care, if necessary, and more.

A Positive Environment

For many, a clean, safe environment is all it takes to help an individual stay sober. Our sober living homes in Columbus, Ohio does just that by offering a clean sanctuary where individuals can continue to heal and navigate the journey to continued sobriety without the onset of triggers that come with many other living situations.

Sober New Year: Taking the Next Steps

If you are ready to make recovery a priority and commit to a sober new year, consider reaching out to us at the Recovery Institute of Ohio. Our team of professionals will be able to help you navigate triggers, and develop healthy coping skills, even amidst the challenges of the holiday season. Sobriety is a journey that is most effective with a support system. Reach out today to learn if sober living in Columbus, Ohio could be the best step for helping you accomplish your resolutions and help you have a healthy, happy, sober new year.