Five Great Resources for Staying Sober - By: Samantha Finley

Having supportive friends can be a huge help during recovery. Reconnect with friends you may have lost touch with. If you find that you have severed ties with old drinking buddies, you can build new friendships by joining a club or volunteering in your community. Volunteering activities allow you to meet new people with similar interests. The people you meet may become great friends of yours in the future. Let your new friends know how long you have been sober and your plans to remain sober.

Additionally, the activities you participate will keep you occupied with positive accomplishments. Whatever your interests are, there are ways to apply them in your community while meeting new friends. There are organizations devoted to restoring and revitalizing old that would allow someone to learn building skills or teach them to someone else. If you like sailing, there are sailing clubs available through your local marina. You can get your hands dirty in just about any kind of activity through non-profit organizations in your area. For information on local organizations you could get involved, consult the internet, your library, or a local community center.

Family members are also a great resource for recovery. Some people turn away from their family to avoid judgment but many times, family members are the most forging of all. Let your family members know that you are committed to change and you would like to become closer to them throughout your recovery.

If your family is not nearby, the internet often has online communities for recovering alcoholics to get together. Sites such as CyberRecovery and Alcoholics Anonymous online provide an outlet for reading other people's stories regarding their recovery. It also gives you the opportunity to share your own stories and troubles while allowing other people to respond with advice.
A support group such as Alcoholics Anonymous may help with your recovery.

There are many support groups similar to AA such as Rational Recovery, SOS, or Smart Recovery, that are also willing to help. A support group is a great resource for maintaining sobriety.

About the Author

Samantha Finley is a writer who enjoys writing on a number of different verticals. For more on staying sober, DUI Process Blog offers readers information on anti-drunk driving programs.

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