Living life with addiction to drugs and alcohol is extremely trying on an addict. The physical and psychological dependence that drug addiction creates can control every facet of a person's life and cause them to do things that they never would otherwise. Some of the common effects of addiction include:
- damaged relationships
- financial hardships
- loss of employment
- prison
- divorce
- eviction
Halfway Houses Delray Beach Help Addicts Start Fresh
One would think that once an addict is able to break the binds of their addiction and stop using drugs and alcohol, then things in their life would be better. This, of course is somewhat true; however, piecing their life back together once they have committed to quitting drugs or drinking can be a more stressful and difficult time than using drugs or drinking every day.
It is when an addicts first gets sober that they have a clear mind and are conscious of the things they have done while abusing drugs and drinking in the past. Getting through this time of recovery is, by far, the hardest part of living a life free of drugs and alcohol. Fortunately, there are many continuing-care options to treat addiction and help addicts prevent relapse such as halfway houses.
What Are Halfway Houses?
Halfway houses, or sober living communities, offer people who are going through the toughest part of a recovery with a safe, positive and drug/alcohol-free environment where they can learn to live with their sobriety and piece their lives back together. In South Florida, there are plenty of sober living options. Delray Beach halfway houses, in particular, are known for offering their residents the best resources to stay sober and rebuild their lives.
One of the most useful services that halfway houses can offer their residents is career coaching, or job placement. While an addict is sobering up and realizing how much they have damaged their life, one of the hardest things to do is find a job. Employers are sometimes weary about hiring a former drug or alcohol abuser. Career coaching and job placement programs at halfway houses Delray Beach has to offer allow addicts to get back into the workforce and stay productive.
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