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California Drug Rehab Using Positive Esteem Building Outdoor Activities to Treat Addiction
There is no substitute for fresh air and aerobic activities when treating addiction according to one California Drug Rehab
Sober Living by the Sea is a California drug rehab that has used outdoors aerobics activities with such success that their new "Sober for Life" program relies heavily on them to show people what a good feeling it can be to stay sober.
According to a staff member at the California drug rehab, "patients need to not only get sober but also be taught how to enjoy life without drugs or alcohol."
A big part of the process in the "Sober for Life" program relies upon using physically challenging outdoors activities that allow the recovering men and women to start rebuilding their strength while gaining self-esteem from trying something new and learning to be successful.
Some examples of these activities include:
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deep sea fishing
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sober soccer
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golfing
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amusement park outings (
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daily gym visits
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surfing classes
"Men and women have been very successful in overcoming drug addiction, alcoholism, and eating disorders at our
Building Friendships and Strengthening Sobriety
Many of the Sober Living by the Sea staff members are in recovery from addiction. People who are in recovery know that working with others is an effective way to strengthen their own recovery. Friendships are formed during activities like soccer, running, and playing volleyball. These friendships provide newly sober individuals the chance to bond with and learn from people they can relate to and trust, as well as discover new lifetime passions.
Sober Living by the Sea has been an industry leader in the field of addiction treatment for twenty three years. They have created the world's premiere treatment communities at their California drug rehab in
