Will My Social Life Change After Treatment?
Life after rehabilitation will be very different, and change is often necessary to protect your recovery progress and overall well-being.
You should expect your social life to change to keep you away from using drugs or alcohol.
With that said, maintaining a social life, enjoying activities, and developing healthy relationships are possible for those in recovery.
With some boundaries in place and a new routine, your social life after rehabilitation can be enjoyable without risking your relationships or your health.
Creating A Relapse Prevention Plan
When going back to your daily life after recovery, it is crucial to have a relapse prevention plan.
If an old friend encourages you to use drugs or alcohol, distancing yourself from them will help you stay sober. You also need to be able to handle other high-risk situations that may occur.
Your treatment team can help you come up with a relapse prevention plan. This plan will help you to identify your triggers and develop coping skills to manage those triggers during recovery.
What Will My Social Life After Recovery Look Like?
Your main goal after treatment should be to avoid people or situations that may trigger you to abuse substances.
This means you will likely have to avoid people with whom you previously spent a lot of time.
While this may be difficult, making these changes can be very fulfilling and rewarding.
A good social life for someone after recovery should consist of support, sober activities, and continued treatment.
Keep up with therapy and group support so you can continue to be aware of your stresses, triggers, and emotions.
Finding New Friends After Treatment
Depending on your situation, you may need to work on finding new friends who will respect your sobriety.
There are a variety of ways to create new healthy friendships, including:
- attending support groups
- building relationships with supportive family members
- attending sober events such as group hikes and community sport leagues
- reconnecting with sober friends or coworkers you may have lost contact with due to addiction
While changes in your social life after rehab programs are necessary, this doesn’t mean you lack a social life.
Building a circle of supportive relationships with friends and family will help you maintain your sobriety while creating a healthy, substance-free life.
Ask About Exploring Addiction Treatment At Bedrock
If you or a loved one are considering attending treatment, we can help. Contact Bedrock Recovery Center to learn more information about our treatment facilities.
