Category: Sober living

Progressive tattoos can help people keep track of their progress towards achieving their ultimate goal of permanent sobriety. Of course, it is ultimately up to the individual to decide whether getting a sobriety tattoo is the best idea for them. Addiction is a heartbreaking medical condition that affects not only the individuals fighting it but…

While embracing symbols like the serenity prayer can be an important moment and way to offer personal reminders, they are also often public statements as well. Consider placement and whether it is an easily translated symbol when deciding on a design as well. It signifies the interconnectedness of opposing forces – light and dark, good…

Equal Expense Shared (EES) is generally between 80 and 160 dollars a week and includes utilities. Weekly business meetings are mandatory to discuss any issues that the house may be facing. It is at these meetings that checks are written for bills and residents are made aware of where they stand financially. We are always…

The World Council is comprised of 12 members, 9 of which presently live in an Oxford House, 3 who are alumni. In 1975, a tight budget in Montgomery County, Maryland led to a decision to close one of the four Substance abuse county-run halfway houses. The thirteen men living in the halfway house rented the…