Who Needs a Sober Companion?

Whether or not you need a sober companion is a decision only you can make. That being said, your therapist or other professionals overseeing your care may recommend a sober companion to you. If they do, it would be wise to take that advice into consideration. If there are issues beyond substance abuse that may compound your situation, a sober companion can help to keep you on the right path. They commonly assist addicts in recovery who are also adjusting to life after a mental health diagnosis. About half of people with mental illness abuse alcohol or other substances, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

If you are returning home after treatment to a loved one in your home who still abuses drugs or alcohol, a live-in sober companion is a necessity.

It simply isn’t realistic to assume you can live in an environment where drugs and alcohol are abused and remain clean yourself. No matter strong you feel when you leave rehab, the added protection of a sober companion is worth your time, considering how much effort you’ve put in to getting clean in the first place.