Sober House 2 offers sobering perspective of addiction
In this season of Sober House (season 2) we are joined by new housemates. A few new faces came directly from the season 3 Celebrity Rehab cast like Heidi Fleiss and Tom Sizemore. We are also joined by some familiar faces like season 1 Celebrity Rehab cast mate Seth “Shifty” Binzer and the House Manager for Sober House, Jennifer Gimenez.
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After watching episode 7 of Sober House 2 I began to understand the degrees of addiction. Three cases stood out in particular that made me aware of what it was to be an addict.
In the case of Sizemore, it was his addiction that led to recent court troubles and nearly sent him to prison. If not for the Pasadena Recovery Center and programs like Sober House Sizemore runs the very real risk of relapsing and finding himself behind bars. It’s amazing to see the grip that addiction can hold over a person and what they stand to lose by pursuing that addiction.
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In Dennis Rodman‘s case, even after the court troubles he still continues to deny any real addiction. Even though his drinking has led to strains on his relationships with his own family, Rodman continues to treat his addiction as though it’s not actually a problem.
I myself have never been an alcoholic, nor do I have a medical degree but I believe I have the basic understanding of what it means to be an addict through my own life lessons. There has to be a certain approach you take to your life once you become sober so as not to get stuck in the same old habits.
One blog “Adventures in Soberville” by Brittnee details the life changes she has undergone as a recovering alcoholic. She posts about what it’s like going to events now as compared to how it was as an alcoholic. She even bids a farewell to the person she used to be while she was an alcoholic in the post ‘Goodbye Mary Jane.‘ Blogs like Soberville make you aware of what it’s like to fight addiction.
The third case came from a friend of a resident of the house, Binzer. I was unable to find the name of the girl but did manage to snag the screen cap to the left. This young woman is still in stage one of addiction. She realizes during the episode that she has a problem and needs help. As Gimenez continues giving her advice she becomes resistant and begins making the same typical excuses as to why she cannot check in to treatment.
By the end of the episode it is unsure whether or not she went back to using. It’s amazing the amount of denial that is involved with addiction. You can see your life spiraling around you and you’re aware that you need help. For some reason, it seems impossible to make that first step.
If you or someone you know is a victim of addiction you can contact facilities like the Pasadena Recovery Center at 866.663.3030. Arizona residents can find recovery centers listed here on Yellowbook.com.
Tune in for the season finale of Sober House 2 April 29th on Vh1 at 10 et/pt.
