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What are sober living rules? Substance-free, house meetings, curfew, chore responsibilities, and drug testing.

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Substance-free, house meetings, curfew, chore responsibilities, and drug testing.

  • Question: What are typical sober living house rules?
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Core rules: no substances on premises, random drug and alcohol testing, mandatory attendance at house meetings, curfew, and shared chore responsibilities.

RD houses also require engagement with outpatient treatment during the first phase of stay. Housing works when the clinical piece is present too.

Violations have consequences but aren't automatic discharge — house leadership and clinical team coordinate.

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    A structured residence for people in recovery — substance-free, with rules, house meetings, and peer support.

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