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See an old friend
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Sober living can be a crucial step in your sobriety and long-term recovery, especially if you don’t have a supportive home environment to which you can return. Sober living homes give you a chance to rebuild your reward circuit and find happiness in everyday activities you may want to enjoy.<br><br>Your nucleus accumbens, or pleasure center of the brain, is associated with liking or enjoyment. Animal studies have shown that rats will stimulate that part of their brain more than anything else, including eating or having sex. They will endure pain if it means being able to stimulate the pleasure center of the brain.
What Are the Benefits of Sober Living Homes?
The most significant benefit to sober living homes is avoiding feelings of isolation or exposure to triggers, especially early in your recovery. It allows you to leave a structured residential environment while still having a support system while practicing your coping skills.