A Solution to the Drug Use Epidemic: Shared Housing Recovery Residences

The drug epidemic is worsening in America. In just the past year, the number of overdoses has increased dramatically, and this problem will only worsen if we don't take action. One major part of the solution to this epidemic is shared housing recovery residences. These residences provide a safe place for people in recovery to live together and support one another. This is an essential step in helping people overcome their addiction and start rebuilding their lives.

Some individuals have made mistakes and used drugs. They completed drug rehabilitation programs to get clean. However, they now have nowhere to go. They might not have a job. They almost certainly alienated friends and family with their behavior. Living costs are increasing, as are rents. Because of this, many people who have just gotten out of rehab return to hazardous living situations or the street. They frequently find themselves in desperate circumstances once more and are again susceptible to returning to a drug or criminal lifestyle.

This is where recovery residences can help fill the gap. Shared housing recovery residences provide a safe, supportive environment for people in addiction recovery. Residents share living expenses and contribute to household chores and responsibilities, creating a strong sense of community and accountability. This type of residence offers individuals an opportunity to rebuild their lives and get employment while still receiving the support they need.

If you want to help fight the drug epidemic, poverty, and homelessness, please donate to HOUSE, Inc. We are working hard to create more of these residences and help save our communities. With your support, we can make a real difference. Thank you!