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Make the Most of 12-Step

The basic premise of sticking together and living one day at a time is tried and true.

The original sober houses arose from 12 step members needing housing. But let's first look at the benefits of 12-step and all the studies that have proven that 12-steps really are effective.

The Overlook
Making the most of Sober Living

Making the Most of 12 Step

The most important factor in the success of 12 step programs is their built-in peer support network. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, group therapy and community support are essential in most addiction treatment programs. Since newly sober people are greatly influenced by social standing and peer pressure, this creates a unique situation with many benefits. Some of the perks for those emerging from rehab include:

  • A sober social group (no one else had previously worked, i.e., family members, the judge, the police, the doctors, the friends who were not addicted)

  • People who understand at a fundamental level what you're going through

  • Friends to talk to during the rough and tough times

  • Positive role models of recovery and sobriety

  • A sponsor who is on your side and who can hear and see you for who you really are 

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Perhaps another reason for the success of 12-step is very simple. Rather than say what not to do, 12-step says what to do. That's more important for many 12-step members. If we come from a background of over-zealous parents, we don't want to be reminded of them. We need building up and positive reinforcement.

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12-step programs are pro-active and transformative in their approach, offering a structured pathway to lifestyle change for individuals searching for a lasting recovery. By emphasizing a commitment to sobriety, 12-step sober houses foster a supportive community where we can do a deep dive into sharing experiences and challenges and grow as healthy humans in the process. The process encourages personal reflection and accountability, guiding us through a series of steps and shared experiences that promote emotional healing and behavioral change. This comprehensive approach not only addresses the physical aspects of addiction but also nurtures a holistic transformation, empowering individuals to rebuild their lives with newfound purpose and resilience. The principles learned in 12-step programs often become integral to our daily routines, helping us navigate life's complexities with clarity and strength. 

RIGHT PATH HOUSE, LLC

203.339.1191

On the beautiful Connecticut shore, we own and operate two gender-specific homes: a men's and a women's house in the towns of Clinton and Madison. In safe and comfortable sober houses, each offers a community where we get well and find purpose.

​1. Assess each potential resident’s needs and determine whether the level of support available within the residence is appropriate. Provide assistance to the resident for referral in or outside of the residence.

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2. Value diversity and non-discrimination.

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3. Provide a safe, homelike environment that meets NARR Standards.

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4. Maintain an alcohol- and illicit-drug-free environment.

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5. Honor individuals’ rights to choose their recovery paths within the parameters defined by the residence organization.

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6. Protect the privacy and personal rights of each resident.

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7. Provide consistent and uniformly applied rules.

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8. Provide for the health, safety and welfare of each resident.

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9. Address each resident fairly in all situations.

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10. Encourage residents to sustain relationships with professionals, recovery support service providers and allies.

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11. Take appropriate action to stop intimidation, bullying, sexual harassment and/or otherwise threatening behavior of residents, staff and visitors within the residence.

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12. Take appropriate action to stop retribution, intimidation, or any negative consequences that could occur as the result of a grievance or complaint.

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13. Provide consistent, fair practices for drug testing that promote the residents’ recovery and the health and safety of the recovery environment and protect the privacy of resident information to the extent allowed by law.

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14. Provide an environment in which each resident’s recovery needs are the primary factors in all decision making.

 

15. Promote the residence with marketing or advertising that is supported by accurate, open and honest claims.

 

16. Decline taking an active role in the recovery plans of relatives, close friends, and/or business acquaintances who may apply to live in the recovery residence.

 

17. Sustain transparency in operational and financial decisions.

 

18. Maintain clear personal and professional boundaries.

 

19. Operate within the residence’s scope of service and within professional training and credentials.

 

20. Maintain an environment that promotes the peace and safety of the surrounding neighborhood and the community at large.

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