Boredom is one of the biggest challenge people faces in early recovery- if someone leaves the structure of treatment and return home to spend all alone and watching TV, they may be tempted to contact all drinking or using buddies to find some fun and get rid of the boredom. For this reason, it is critical to incorporate fitness and leisure activities during treatment as a way to spark individual’s lifelong interest in sober activities. It may sound a bit strange, but people in early recovery need to be sworn that it’s possible to have fun without the use of any chemical.

By the time an individual enters addiction treatment, their leisure and social activities most likely revolve entirely around alcohol and drug use. People recovering from Drugs and alcohol abuse must learn how to manage stress and have fun without the use of chemicals. Finding leisure activities to enjoy can provide them with a constructive use of their free time. Recreation activities are an excellent tool for teaching individuals how to achieve goals, solve problems, socialize with sober and handle stressful situation without the use of drugs and alcohol. No matter what the activities, the intended result is to show participant how to find enjoyment in leisure activities, encourage them to be socially active, and help them learn new skills that they can apply to other areas of the life.