Although getting sober can be challenging, it will be one of the most rewarding experiences in your life. When your life is controlled by drugs or alcohol, you end up losing sight of what’s important. When you’re getting high, you think you’re having fun but in reality, you aren’t. There’s nothing actually fun about being incoherent and hurting the ones you love. Ruining your physical and mental health is also not fun. 

Now that you’ve gained sobriety and have your life back, you’re probably starting to learn what makes you happy. Your judgment is no longer hindered by drugs and alcohol, and your emotions are no longer numb. You’ll have the time and energy to learn new things and meet new people. A big component of being happy is having fun. When you have fun, serotonin is released in the brain and your stress is lowered naturally. Being happy and having fun can actually help you maintain your recovery.

Traveling is a great way to have fun, and is more accessible cost-wise than ever before. Florida is a popular vacation destination for both Americans and visitors from outside the United States, and there’s many activities that don’t require substances to enjoy.

Fun Things to do in Florida

Florida is a beautiful place with warm weather all year round. It’s also a large state that’s easy to drive around in. Florida also happens to be culturally diverse, Each city has its own charm and attitude. For instance, Miami Beach has a lot of Cuban influence and is great place to visit if you want to learn about a different culture and sample delicious food you may not be able to try out in normal circumstances. Fort Lauderdale has many family-friendly attractions available, as well as state parks and beaches full of natural beauty. Below are a few fun sober activities to do throughout Florida:

Theme Parks

Without a doubt, this is one of Florida’s main attractions. There are multiple major theme parks in Florida. One of the biggest is Disney World, which is a handful of amusement parks put together. Florida is also home to Universal Studios, which pays homage to some of the entertainment industry’s biggest hits such as the Harry Potter movies. Florida is also home to Discovery Cove, where people can explore some of the most majestic creatures of the sea.

Beaches

For those who love the outdoors, Florida is the place to go. Florida is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. The blue water and white sand are enough to put a smile on anyone’s face. The salty sea breeze will help everyone relax, and the time in nature may help in refocusing efforts and reminding you of why you decided to become sober in the first place.

Golf

Anyone who loves golf is going to be happy in Florida. The warm climate and blue skies mean that golf is played throughout the year. There are countless golf courses in cities like West Palm Beach and Tampa. Each course will present a new challenge to the player. Anyone who is looking to develop a new outdoor hobby or hone a precision skill should consider taking up golf!

Sports Events

Florida is home to numerous sports teams. Many people flock to Florida just to catch a football game, basketball game, or baseball game. There are also major tennis tournaments that take place throughout the year. There’s no mandate that people have to drink to participate in sports culture, and many people appreciate having sober people around. Why not take this chance to see some of the world’s greatest athletes compete?

Principles Recovery Center is Here to Help!

At Principles Recovery Center, we are a drug rehab and addiction treatment facility located in Davie, Florida. This is one of the most scenic areas in the country and we like to take full advantage of our location to help people get sober and stay clean. We offer a family-focused treatment program because we understand that addiction and mental health issues can impact not only the individual but family members and friends as well. That is why we focus on the entire person in recovery, including loved ones. In addition, we know that addiction does not discriminate. That is why we also provide a Spanish-speaking drug treatment program for those whose primary language is Spanish and an adolescent treatment program for younger people working through addiction.

We would be happy to help you with the recovery process. If you are interested in learning more about our addiction recovery programming, contact us today! 

Dr. Carlos Satulovsky( Medical Director )

Dr. Carlos Satulovsky is a board-certified psychiatrist and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Facultad De Ciencias Medicas/Universidad Nacional. He is affiliated with medical facilities North Shore Medical Center.