The Anthony House Blog

Finding Life Long Freedom From Addiction

May 31, 2023

There is a lot to consider when it comes to why so many of us have such a difficult time taking necessary steps to finally overcome our addiction. One obvious reason we find it difficult is that we may believe we do not deserve to be free of our addiction. The other...

Find Your Support Community Through Addiction

May 20, 2023

Most of us understand the difference in the meaning of the words ‘lonely’ and ‘alone.’ We do many things alone - many people live alone very happily, and there can be nothing better than taking a walk alone to clear your head. We may find comfort in reading a book in...

Looking Ahead To A Future Without Addiction

May 10, 2023

Life does not always move forward according to our plans and expectations. That idea is especially true for people with an addiction. Virtually no one starts out in life predicting that addiction is in their future, and yet it still happens to millions upon millions...

Understanding What Led To Your Addiction

Apr 30, 2023

The power of storytelling is often underestimated. In most cases, and at best, it is underappreciated. Finding a place to tell your story or, more accurately, finding people who value your telling of your story, can be a powerful tool for understanding and healing...

Unique Sober Living Community In Minnesota

Apr 20, 2023

One of the limitations of most sober living facilities is that they give you a mandatory exit date at the start of your visit. For some people, this can be helpful because it provides a measure of structure, and often a lack of structure has contributed to the...

How Do I Know If I Need Help With Addiction?

Apr 10, 2023

We often hear that a person who suffers from an addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs cannot be helped until that person is ready to accept help. There is some truth in these kinds of statements. Often, the person who needs help seems to be the last person to...

The Power Of Community When Battling Addiction

Mar 31, 2023

Addiction refers to the chemical and psychological reliance an individual has on a substance, most often alcohol or other drugs. The body becomes addicted to the substance, and behaviors develop to serve the addiction. The Anthony House is a sober living facility...

Safe Supportive Sober Housing

Mar 20, 2023

The word ‘together’ is prominent in our description of the way we approach our work with men who are looking to regain their sobriety. ‘Together’ is a deliberate word choice because it reinforces that something as precious as sobriety can only be regained with the...

The Importance Of Community In Addiction Recovery

Mar 10, 2023

When you are battling addiction of any kind, finding success is difficult. It is important that you give yourself the very best chance of finding that success, and we believe that this begins with surrounding yourself with a supportive community. A community of...