If you want to stay sober, especially in early sobriety then you are in the right place In this video, you'll hear from Jess Barry Director of Business Development, Aftercare & Alumni Services at Sandstone Care as she walks you through exactly what you need to be thinking about to stay sober in those early days, weeks, and months.

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Staying sober long-term takes self-care, getting support, a relapse prevention plan, and committing to healthy living.

When you think of staying sober for life, you might feel intimidated. When you look at the long-term end goal, you might feel overwhelmed. You might think, “Now, I need to stay sober forever?”

Staying sober for the long term is easier when you think of everything day by day.

Much like any other goal in life, long-term sobriety is more manageable in small parts. Take one step at a time and break everything into shorter goals. Look at sobriety in stages, from detox to addiction treatment to sober living to everyday life.

Each stage of recovery brings you closer to your goal of long-term sobriety. Celebrate each of these wins and successes. When you advance to a new phase, tell your loved ones and share your success with them.

Think of detox as your way of getting to the treatment center. Then, completing treatment advances you to sober living. Following that, you get back in the real world, where your life of sobriety is just beginning.

Be honest with yourself about what you need to stay sober.

Recovery can be a linear process, yet you might need to go back if you aren’t ready to move forward. For example, you might complete a sober living program yet do not feel prepared to get back in the real world. Be honest with yourself and your support team.

You might have a slip, relapse, or strong urge to drink or use drugs. There is no shame in admitting that you need to go back in your recovery! Sometimes, you need to take a step back before moving forward.

Committing to long-term sobriety also involves continually looking for ways to improve your life. You might get bored when you no longer work towards the next step.

Continue to grow and nurture important relationships. Join a support group, and as you get more experience, look for ways to help others. You can become a mentor or a sponsor to those in early recovery.

You will increase your chances of success if you find others who are like-minded and share your goals.

Finding a sober community is essential to feel a sense of belonging and camaraderie in your shared struggles to overcome addiction.

How Long Do You Stay In Sober Living?

You should stay in sober living for at least 90 days or more for the maximum benefit.

According to the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, the average stay in a sober living program was between 166 and 254 days (at the time of the study). Most programs recommend at least 90 days. You might need more time to achieve long-term sobriety.

Most addiction treatment centers recommend at least 90 days of sober living before returning home. Many people need more time to get the skills they need to continue sober life outside of a sober living program.

After a sober living program, the time it may take you to get back in the “real world” may vary in comparison to others. Each person recovers at their own pace.

You might have a strong support system of loved ones and family members to help you in your sobriety. Or, you might need time to build a support system if your addiction negatively impacted friends and family members.

During inpatient addiction treatment, you might have gone through detox and learned about co-occurring mental health issues related to alcohol and substance use disorders. After treatment, getting back into the real world can be scary.

You might not feel ready to go back home right after treatment and need a place to transition.

Treatment centers can help to keep you safe from the triggers and stressors in your everyday life. Sober living homes can be the next step after completing a treatment program.

Sober living homes help you remain accountable to your sobriety. In early recovery, you need to give yourself time to build healthy habits. In sober living, you will be in a community of like-minded sober friends committed to helping each other.

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