Living Sober is Better

Many people can’t imagine a life without booze, drugs, and all the other substances and things that people end up in rehab. Even if a person may not think they need to go to a Florida drug and alcohol treatment center, substances like alcohol may be a part of their daily routine. One of the biggest complaints from people in rehab is not understanding how they can continue to have fun and have a life once drugs and alcohol are out of the picture (this was my biggest fear). It takes some time, but living a sober life is much more fulfilling than living a life filled with alcohol and drugs.

Lack of control over the amount of a substance you take is a huge red flag in addiction. Once you get your hands on your drug of choice or your drink, the substance is now in control, and is going to determine your actions for the duration of your use. We’ve all been there – promising ourselves that just this one time we would control it, but we can never really seem to handle it, can we? This is because the drug is in control.

Being Sober Means New Habits

When you are sober you can do the same things you always did under the influence, only now you will have an idea of the outcome of your evening. Welcome back to the driver’s seat on the ride that is your life. You are now in control; your new, sober life allows you that. It takes a while to break out of addiction, but with the right program, living in the moment, and hard work you will miss drinking or using drugs less and less each day.

After living a life influenced by addiction, sobriety is a gift. You are given the gift of more money, more stability, fewer issues with the law, accountability to your friends, family, and work, pride, less shame, dignity, love, hope, and joy. A life with drugs and alcohol is usually a life of fear, and a sober life eliminates that. A sober life affords you the opportunity to create a bright future.

Long-term sobriety is a challenge, but there are several things you can do to achieve it. It is something you need to work on each day. It is always important to get into an addiction treatment program that is right for you and allows you time to learn to start all over again, focus on yourself, and recognize the patterns and problems that are causing you to keep drinking or using. Depending on your specific needs, this could range from rehab treatment to therapy although Florida rehab is strongly suggested because it takes you completely out of your environment and many people find that taking this time to focus on yourself is a huge and necessary step to getting on the right path. At a Florida treatment center, you will be away from people, places and things, and that separation can put things in perspective.

All we have is today. Staying sober in the moment is all that counts. This idea stems from the fact that many people feel overwhelmed at the idea of never having a drug or a drink again for their whole lives. That thought can be a lot to digest, so instead it is better to focus on each moment and be grateful for the present and each moment you have sober. Keep putting one sober foot in front of the other, and slowly but surely days, weeks, months, and eventually years will keep piling up. In a few weeks, I will have five years sober. What a ride!

Safe Haven Recovery is a boutique Florida Treatment Center located in Miami, FL. We specialize in Suboxone Maintenance & Detox, along with, Couples Treatment. Call us today at 866-447-4650.

About the Author

Matthew Koenig is a freelance writer and principal of Last Call Marketing which devotes their efforts to Digital Marketing, SEO and Social Engagement. Concentrated in addiction recovery, Mr. Koenig is based out of South Florida. His sober date is June 10, 2013.

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