Aftercare and Sober Living
The long-term success of rehab depends on your ability to hone the life skills you learned in rehab. Unfortunately, the stress of the outside world can often distract people from this goal. For this reason, aftercare is one of the most important parts of the recovery process. Aftercare can include:
- Support groups and 12-step programs
- Volunteering
- Alumni groups for rehab programs
- Faith-based programs
- Tests for infections like HIV
- Social work help
- Help finding a job
- Support in school
- Housing help
- Help with transportation
Further, a supportive living environment after rehab is key to recovery. Some people may benefit from living with others in a sober living house after rehab. Studies have shown that factors like living alone after rehab increase the risks of dropping out of abstinence.