What It’s Like to Be Clean and Sober

Living with a drug or alcohol addiction can make you feel utterly hopeless, as though there’s no light at the end of the tunnel. You may even think that living this way is your fate, but that doesn’t have to be the case. You can live clean and sober, allowing you to be the person you deserve to be. You may have some fears about getting sober, but you’re about to find out how incredible your life can become.

Millions of people every year struggle with drug and alcohol addiction. A substance use disorder isn’t something to be ashamed of. Addiction is a disease, and as such, can strike anyone at any time anywhere. What’s important to remember is that there are trained, compassionate professionals available waiting to get you the support necessary to heal. At Beaches Recovery, we offer extensive addiction treatment programs and therapeutic options to help everyone who comes to us heal and recover.

Being Clean and Sober

Not everyone who uses alcohol or drugs becomes addicted. While there is a genetic component to the disease of addiction, most people develop the illness over time. There comes the point where getting clean and sober seems impossible because you may want to stop using but feel like you have to use it. Understanding the three reasons people turn to drugs or alcohol will get you started on the right path:

• To get a feeling
• To get rid of a feeling
• To have an escape

Even people without an addiction turn to substances for these same reasons, but they’re able to stop. They’ve developed other coping skills that you will acquire by going through a treatment program. You need not be afraid of facing your feelings, thoughts, and emotions because they will ultimately strengthen you. At addiction treatment programs, you’ll develop the skills it takes to face life on life’s terms without having to turn to alcohol or drugs.

Pursuing Your Dreams While Clean and Sober

If you’re struggling with an addiction to alcohol or drugs, you have most likely lost yourself and don’t know who you are anymore. This is extremely common because the disease of addiction holds you back from your true potential. Most people with an addiction are brilliant and passionate people, so the sky’s the limit when you’ve recovered. By staying sober, you’ll be able to have a second chance at life by rediscovering your passions as well as finding new ones to pursue.

Taking control of one’s life back from drugs or alcohol may seem daunting. But with the right support, it can become a reality allowing you to pursue your goals. At Beaches Recovery, our addiction treatment programs help individuals not only overcome addiction but lay the foundations for a lasting recovery.

Rebuilding Clean and Sober Relationships

Addiction is a family disease, which causes many people to hurt the ones who love them the most. By staying clean and sober, you will have the opportunity to rebuild relationships with your loved ones. Through sobriety and the skills you learn in treatment, you learn how to become a better person and deal with disagreements with loved ones. This will give you the chance to be the child, parent, spouse, or friend that your loved ones deserve.

If you’re ready to begin a life of sobriety, allow Beaches Recovery to help. Some of the programs we offer include:

• Student addiction treatment
• First responder alcohol treatment program
• Executive opiate rehab

No matter what stressors led to your substance use disorder, we can help. You can find out more about how we can help you get clean and sober and stay that way by calling us today at 866.605.0532, or contact us online.