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We believe the approach needs to change in how we help those in recovery. There is a gap in services between when people first get sober, to when they're statistical chance of relapsing reduces (over time, after the first year). There is a need that is not being met. It's not enough to help people simply stop using/drinking because addiction is a chronic condition that requires long term management.

Some people live in Halfway houses, or have sold their instruments in active addiction. The transition from active addiction to sobriety is inherently difficult and often unfamiliar. Having a supportive atmosphere where people can collaborate and build back their creativity will only serve to help. Plus, you can learn a new instrument that you've never played!

The oldest container of alcohol discovered was from 9,000 years ago. It was banned in 1920 and didn't prevent people from drinking/producing it. The oldest record of opium cultivation is from 3,400 B.C. and Heroin and Cocaine were legal up until 1914 when the Harrison Act turned regularly functioning people into criminals over night. The fact is, drugs (and alcohol) are NOT going anywhere no matter how many laws are in place. 

Helping the youth of America is a noble and much needed service. We believe that there are many organizations that do a great job of helping young people (see Road Recovery as an example). Although people of any age will be welcome at Sobriety Sounds, it is worth noting that the average age for fatal overdoses in Rochester NY is 36 years old. 

Abstinence, and having a program of recovery are different things. For example, a person may have some unhealthy characteristics while in active addiction. Simply taking away drugs/alcohol out of the equation doesn't automatically address these unhealthy characteristics developed in active use. A program of recovery is a set of regular actions that help turn the unhealthy characteristics into healthy/positive ones.  

We wish to be used as part of someone's program of recovery. The first year relapse statistics are staggering. Some studies suggest that Alcoholics have an 80% chance of relapsing in their first year of sobriety. Opiate users have a 90% (yes... 90%) chance of relapsing within the first year. Statistically, it is estimated that between 40-60% of those who begin recovery will relapse at some point. We believe this number can be lowered.

Everyone, as long as they don't come in under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Our focus is on making musical instruments, writing space, and recording equipment available; but at our core we want to lower fatal overdose and relapse rates, regardless of musical/writing ability.