One Laugh a Day Keeps the Blues Away

How do you know your having a good time? When you are laughing so hard your stomach hurts - where is a good place to get a good laugh after you get out of  Rehab Washington? A comedy club! Find a local comedy club or school in your area and get your laugh on!

Sober Forums

Clients at the Drug Rehabilitation Washington treatment centers learn that feeling a sense of connection is one of our basic needs as humans beings. There are many healthy ways to achieve a sense of connection with other people. Joining an online forum with a group of like minded people is one of those ways. Internet Forums are an online discussion sites where people can hold conversations in the form of posted messages.

There are forums specifically for sober/recovering addicts, there are forums for people who like to snow board, stay at home moms, dog lovers, and just about any topic you could find interesting.

Here is an example of a soberrecovery.com forum entry made by a woman named Renee and two people's response to her post:

What do sober people do for fun?

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Ok, so I'm working on a month sober, and thus far I have avoided all of my drinking friends...which is basically ALL of my friends. I've had some nice sober times w/ my husband, so that has helped. But otherwise I've been kind of couped up here at home. I did attend a meeting yesterday and can see how down the road these people could become good friends.

Up until now, my social life has revolved around drinking activities.

My question to you all is: What do you guys do for fun? I want a hobby, or activity, or something to feel as PASSIONATE about as I did for drinking. I sort of feel a void right now...like being unfulfilled. I know everyone is going to have different activities based on their interests, locations, age, etc, but I would love some ideas!

Please respond!
Renee 

 

 

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Hey Renee,that void will go away.Heres what I did.When I first started meetings I felt out of place.But,I kept going.I would show up early and stand outside smoking.People would introduce themselves to me.I would stay late also.And people would invite me to go for coffe after the meeting(like we didnt drink enough in the meeting) Slowly I got to know people and started making friends.The next thing you know I had a whole new circle of friends.Friends who were more caring and better friends than I had ever known.Now I no longer feel out of place at meetings.I actually look forward to going each night.I love the fellowship.I go to a meeting and thats where all my friends are now.I also really enjoy participating in the activities the group has.We go on camping trips,picnics,bowling,etc.On the weekends I have BBQ's at my house and invite people from the group over.Same thing with movies.I invite people from the group over to watch a movie and order some pizza's or whatever.You will find people from all walks of life in the program with pretty much all different types of intrests and hobbies.For me,well Im pretty much the Redneck type and I am really into cars and trucks.Those are the type of people I also made friends with in AA/NA.We go to the races a lot during the summer.I have a few friends that own race cars,and other friends building classic cars.Stay sober and keep going to your meetings and meeting new people.Before you know it you will find you have less spare time then you ever had. 

 

Sincerely,

Time2Surrender

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Well, this weekend me and a bunch of friends and kids are all going snow tubing at Seven Springs Ski Resort..We are planning on having a blast! I'm looking forward to it..This coming summer, I am looking forward to going camping with my children, having a bonfire, making mountain pies and roasting marshmallows..Also I go mountain biking on the bike trail and have just joined a gym and have been working out 3 times a week..Just some ideas P.s. I haven't worked out for probably 15 years and I am actually surprised at how much I enjoy it..and its a good way to meet people..You seem like you are on the right track! good job Renee!

All the Best,

EndofRoadWife

Looking For Someone Sober to Love?

At Washington Rehabilitation Centers the 12 Step Program is the corner stone of their holistic treatment program. Most12 Steppers know about the forbidden 13th Step: it is a term used as a euphemism for inappropriate sexual advances by a member to a newcomer in AA (such as sponsors toward sponsees).  Newly recovered addicts are also advised not to enter into new relationships for at least a year after getting sober. The reason being that sexual relationships are prone to elicit emotional extremes, making relapse more likely.

So, you took a year to focus on your recovery, and now you are feeling more in control of your emotions and ready to share yourself more intimately. In the past you might have found love at the local pub, or crack house. So where can you find fun interesting people who share the same value for their life that you do?

Check out SoberandSingle.com  where you can meet people who are committed to their recovery.

How About a Sober Cruise?

So you finished up your 90 day rehabilitation program at the Washington Rehabilitation Centers, and it is time to celebrate your new life. What better way to do it then to spend it with other fun loving sober people on a cruise ship sailing off to an exotic place? Well, if you want to hop on board one of sobercruises.com tropical getaways - you have to sign up in advance because people love to take these vacations and availability hard to find.

Introducing Meetup.com

So you finished your alcohol and drug rehabilitation in Washington Drug Rehab Centers, and you're looking for fun drug and alcohol free people to do things with, who live in your area: Meetup.com is a wonderful resource to find fun social activities to join, no matter where you are.

At Meetup.com you can find like minded people in your area meeting up to enjoy drug and alcohol free activities.

So how does it work?

1. Go to www.meetup.com
2. Type in what kind of activity you are looking for in the Topic or Interest box ex. "Drug Free"
3. Type in your area. ex. "Washington"
4. See what pop's up. 

  If you are interested in joining a Meetup simply sign up for free!

Welcome to Drug Free Fun

Welcome to Drug Free Fun! Drug Free Fun is a blog sponsored by River Source Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers.

Are you looking for ways to have some Drug Free Fun? Then you're in the right spot!

Drug Free Fun a is blog full of resources for people who are living drug free lives and are looking for inspiration, activities, ideas, and like minded people to connect with as they create new and beautiful experiences to cherish.