The road to recovery and sobriety is a long one. It does not end once a client leaves treatment or returns to everyday life. When a client transitions out of residential treatment or intensive inpatient, they are in a vulnerable stage in their recovery. During this time, people are most at risk of a relapse. A newly sober person is likely to face challenges and hardships that can be difficult to manage. The first 90 days sober is extremely important for long-term success in recovery. At Rise Above Treatment, we help our clients through each stage of recovery, helping them through detox and helping them learn healthy ways to maintain sobriety. To assist our clients through the early days of sobriety, we provide a sober living center.
The Importance of Staying 90 Days Sober
The first 90 days sober are critical in a person’s recovery journey. If a person breaks their sobriety, they must start the recovery process again. The risk of relapse is the highest during the first three months of recovery. Treatment and recovery are difficult, and the urge to abuse substances is high. People may experience feelings of guilt, shame, or depression. During the first 90 days sober, it is crucial to develop healthy coping strategies for stress, identify your triggers, and build a healthy support group.
It is also not uncommon for someone to lose sight of their recovery as they focus on returning to work or home life. A newly sober person needs to remain committed to their recovery during the first 90 days sober from alcohol or other substances. The first 90 days of being sober are challenging. At Rise Above Treatment, we provide clients with the tools and resources they need to get through it and maintain lasting sobriety.
How to Stay 90 Days Sober from Alcohol
Staying on track for a 90-day sober period is integral for long-term success. The risk of relapse is high, but successfully staying 90 days sober can set you up for lasting recovery. At Rise Above Treatment, clients participate in treatments and therapy programs where they learn healthy ways to manage challenges and stress.
Tips for staying 90 days sober from alcohol or other substances include:
- Taking recovery one day at a time prevents you from getting ahead of yourself
- Identify your triggers for relapse
- Develop healthy coping strategies to manage stress and deal with triggers
- Take care of your physical healthy by eating healthy and exercising regularly
- Find new hobbies
- Attend counseling to improve your mental health and receive guidance from a mental health professional
Staying 90 days sober from alcohol can be particularly challenging because drinking alcohol is a normalized part of our society. Having a glass of wine with dinner or attending a social gathering where attendees are drinking is common. For a newly sober person, these scenarios can present obstacles to sobriety if they are not managed effectively. At a sober living center, clients want to create permanent changes in their lifestyle to maintain long-term sobriety. This change starts by achieving 90 days sober and building a solid foundation for maintaining long-term sobriety in their regular lives.
Sober Living at Rise Above Treatment
Our sober living program provides a safe, supportive environment for newly sober clients. Clients have the opportunity to transition back to their lives after treatment at a pace that allows them to develop the tools and strategies they can use to maintain sobriety. At Rise Above Treatment, our sober living clients develop skills needed to avoid relapse that they can implement in their daily lives. If you are newly sober and looking for a sober living program, contact Rise Above Treatment today at (877) 641-0717.
