Addiction is often referred to as a “disease of loneliness.” This is first and foremost because a high percentage of people turn to drugs and alcohol to escape loneliness and isolation. With time, addiction leads to behaviors that drive loved ones away. As family members, close friends, and romantic partners fade away, many alcoholics and addicts discover that they have nothing and no one left – except for drugs and alcohol. The result is an endless cycle of isolation and substance abuse.
Even when people recognize that they have a problem with alcohol addiction, the vast majority are reluctant to get help. Why? Our culture places a great emphasis on personal accountability, willpower, and self-sufficiency. It is no wonder that people often feel like asking for help is a display of weakness.
Taking the step of enrolling in a sober living home is inherently healing – because it entails a recognition of the problem. But the social support that residents obtain is even more healing. By tackling the isolation and providing people with new friends and a sober network, sober livings like Bridges bring the vicious cycle of loneliness and substance abuse to an end.
Moreover, residents are able to connect with other people who have shared experiences. For the first time, they learn that they are not alone in their struggles. With each passing day, they find they are better able to face their challenges. By pooling their knowledge, giving each other hope, and fostering trust and accountability, sober living home residents make recovery a reality.
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