In addiction recovery , we have come to realize that once the substance is removed from the person's life, it creates a vacuum or void which can not just be filled with work or family/social life. The person needs to get active, get motivated and be open to explore new ways of having fun in a sober mindset. Because the substances release so much dopamine and serotonin in the brain in such a short time, the person will need to create healthy ways to have the same effect on their brain. We encourage our residents to get involved with these activities because a common cause of relapse is boredom.