You’ve just come home from a rehabilitation centre where life was difficult enough as it is. Now you have to face a life without stimulants such as drugs, cigarettes, and alcohol. The transition to a sober lifestyle can be exceptionally hard, especially now that you don’t have those ‘crutches’ to support your old habits. This means you’re on your own and you’re wondering what life means without alcohol and drugs. Is there a life after these stimulants? What is there to do? In our blog post today, we’ll talk about what to do on a Saturday night for those recovering from any form of addiction.
Enjoy a Stand-Up Comedy Night
Stand-up comedy is an amazing way to release tension as you laugh your worries away. With so many stand-up acts around the country, you’re sure to find one that suits your tastes. We recommend stand-up comedy because we truly believe that laughter is the best medicine. Moreover, there won’t be too many temptations for you to drink as you’ll be sitting in the audience, enjoying yourself.
Go to the Theatre/Museums
Theatres and museums are our next recommendation as they are also an outlet of creative energy that can truly transform you. Visiting a museum can really inspire you as you walk through avenues of ancient artefacts and paintings that few can create. How about the theatre? You can enjoy yourself at various performances from dance to plays and musicals. There are a lot of options available out there and exploring a deeper side of your culture can be really enriching and stimulating.
Watch the Sunset with Friends
The saying goes: “Red at night, shepherd’s delight. Red in the morning, shepherd’s warning.” The colour red in the skies can be indicative of a beautiful day ahead or a stormy or exceptionally cold day. Why don’t you get a couple of friends together to watch the sunset from the peak of a hill or a mountain nearby? Alternatively, you can go to the beach and have a wonderful time out with your friends as you discuss each other’s lives and share all the things happening in your life. You could also bring a pet with you and have fun throwing and chasing balls while you chat!
Pack a Picnic
Packing a picnic can be another fun activity that you and your friends can organise. And you don’t need to bring champers with you, making the experience completely sober and still fun. You can enjoy juices, breads, cheeses, and jams to your heart’s desire as you lounge about on a park’s lawn and possibly bring a frisbee or a ball with you to kick around. You can take some moment-capturing photos and have wholesome fun while you’re at it.
Go on a Road Trip
Our final recommendation is taking the time out and going on a road trip. You can choose a close friend to tag along with you as you explore villages and unknown places near you for a weekend or a couple of days. A road trip is an excellent way to bond with someone so if there is someone special in your life that you’d like to take with you along for the ride, you’re encouraged to do so. Who knows how much this experience will bring you together and create wonderful memories at the same time?