Results
“Examined how LOS at SLHs is related to the recovery outcomes of abstinence, recovery capital, psychiatric symptoms, and legal problems. Compared outcomes for residents who stayed less than six months to those who stayed six months or longer. Both groups improved significantly, but those who stayed six months or longer had better outcomes.”
“We compared the scores for residents when they entered the SLH on measurements of giving and receiving help in 12-step, at SLHs, and with family/friends. We found that residents who gave help to others in that context tended to also receive help in that context. Those who helped in one context were also likely to report being involved with helping in another context. A limited number of demographics that included gender predicted helping behaviors.”
“Multilevel Paper: Individual, House, and Neighborhood Predictors of 12-Month Outcomes”
“Examined how SLH housing and neighborhood characteristics are related to abstinence and psychiatric symptoms over time. Neighborhood-level factors like increased availability of self-help groups and fewer nearby alcohol outlets may increase abstinence among individuals living in SLHs.”
7th Annual Meeting of the Research Society on Marijuana
“Marijuana and Other Drugs”
Poster Presentation “Does Marijuana Use Impact Other Drug Outcomes for Sober Living House Residents?”
“Marijuana and Alcohol”
Poster Presentation “Cannabis Use and Alcohol Outcomes Among Sober Living House Residents in California”
Recovery Capital & Relapse
This analysis examined the results of 197 residents who experienced a relapse within six months of entering sober living houses. A greater level of recovery capital was associated with increased percentages of days abstinent and reduced severity of employment-related issues. Notably, individuals who relapsed and were no longer residing in the sober living houses exhibited a significant decline in their recovery capital between the initial assessment and the 6-month follow-up.
Social Model & SLH Research Review
This paper presents a discussion of recent research concerning Sober Living Houses, encompassing novel assessments developed to evaluate both their social and physical surroundings. The social model is swiftly advancing to encompass a wider array of intricate elements linked to outcomes.
SLH Neighborhoods and Recovery Outcomes
This paper examined neighborhood factors associated with recovery outcomes for SLH residents. SLH residents report more days abstinent and fewer psychiatric symptoms after six months. Even if residents have negative perceptions of the neighborhood, they can still have positive outcomes. Some neighborhood characteristics may help residents achieve better abstinence and greater recovery capital. Positive perceptions of the SLH’s neighborhood may help residents acquire more recovery capital.
Recovery Home Environment Scale (RHES)
8-item scale designed to measure the strength of social model recovery dynamics in recovery homes.
Psychometric Properties of the Recovery Home Environment Scale
Recovery Home Architecture Scale (RHAS)
25-item scale that draws from architectural literature depicting how to maximize space to serve various social functions. Includes Manual.
Measuring Architecture in Recovery Homes: Recovery Home Architecture Scale
Manual included in download.
APHA 2022 Conference Poster Presentations
neighborhoods
Multi-level effects of environment and neighborhood factors on sober living house resident 12-month outcomes. 2 pages.
helping
For people in recovery from alcohol and drugs, sober living houses (SLHs) offer an abstinence-based environment with others in recovery. Research on AA has shown helping behaviors were associated with improved outcomes. Helping behaviors may also be important for residents. 2 pages.