Top Three Myths about Sobriety and Age
In today’s day and age with the constant influx of reality TV shows, social media and drug-inspired music, it’s no wonder so many young people get sucked into the trap of substance abuse. With a society that glorifies getting wasted and considers getting drunk on your 21st birthday a rite of passage, young adults today more than ever have a harder time distinguishing between a couple of drinks and taking it too far.
Every year the line gets blurrier and blurrier, and every year more young people find themselves seeking help from halfway houses in South Florida. In order to better help establish clearer boundaries and get yourself out of the gray area, make sure to check out these top three myths about sobriety and age.
“I can be sober for a few months and then I’ll be fine hanging out at bars with my friends.”
Making the decision to get sober, no matter what the age is, requires a commitment to protecting your recovery journey. While your friends might go out to bars at night, there are still plenty of sober activities to do with younger people your age. Grab a group of people and plan a night of bowling, movies, board games, or sports competitions. After all, it is best to make sure you don’t put yourself in an environment laden with temptation.
“I’m not 21 yet.”
Just because you are still not at the legal drinking age does not mean that you cannot have an alcohol abuse problem. For those that find themselves at a Florida sober living home before the age of 21, it might in fact point to an even bigger problem that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. After all, if you have an alcohol abuse problem while under age, imagine the how much further the problem can be exasperated once you are allowed to drink alcohol anytime you want to.