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House Rules
Program Requirements
At Amended, the goal is permanent recovery from drugs & alcohol. Amended Recovery is a community focused program and we provide a safe, structured environment where all clients have the opportunity to succeed.1. It's suggested to stay at least 4 months for best chance at long term recovery. You may stay longer if you have completed the 12-Steps and are an active/positive member of the community.2. Complete abstinence from all mind & mood altering substances. This includes illegal drugs, alcohol, prescription drugs (certain medical exceptions can be made), or any other substance used to alter your mind or mood. We do drug & alcohol screening several times a month, and all screens are lab verified for accuracy and tampering. We ensure that you will have a safe and sober place to recover, and we discharge immediately with zero tolerance for a failed drug or alcohol screen.3. You must be willing to get a "sponsor", which is a person who will guide you through the 12 Step program of recovery. We expect everyone to have a sponsor within 1 week.4. Willingness to learn how to stay clean & sober through the 12 Steps of Recovery. Active participation in all groups, step-work with your sponsor, and attendance of outside 12 Step meetings is mandatory.5. Complete willingness to follow all rules and directions. Amended is a structured living environment that provides all clients with the opportunity to live life to the fullest, while still learning to live with structure and accountability.6. You must either have a job, be actively seeking employment (this will be verified), attending an outpatient program, or be attending school full time during the day. Part of the structure of recovery is learning to fill our day with worthwhile and productive activities.7. Recovery comes first. We have a “No Fraternization” policy for a minimum of 60 days. This means no dating, hanging out, or spending time with an individual of romantic interest. If you are already in a committed and healthy relationship, you must be willing to work closely with us to make sure you are dedicating adequate time and effort toward sobriety.8. All clients will attend mandatory community meetings. There will be one mandatory house meeting meeting that's at a specific time and day of the week. Additionally, you are required to attend a minimum of three to five additional 12 Step meetings of your choice (may be adjusted individually). There may also be other mandatory meetings, retreats, and functions throughout the year.HOUSE RULESALL CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW THE POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND RULES• Secure a sponsor• Join a home group• All newcomers must attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Continue to maintain at least 4 per week.• Secure employment within the first 2 weeks. Guidelines and restrictions apply.• Pay your program fee and your deposit when it is due. Late fees apply.• Attend all required treatment plan meetings and groups. This includes house meetings, IOP, and Aftercare.• Keep your room and house clean daily. There may be curfew restrictions for not following chore guidelines.• You are not allowed to have guests on the property. This includes the driveway and the apartments within Amended Recovery LLC.• House quiet time is 11:00pm-8:00am.• You must be up by 9:00am and out of the house by 10:00am• You are not allowed to smoke, chew tobacco, burn candles, or burn incense in the house.• Do not sleep on the sofas.• No food in the bedrooms.• There will be no violence or threats of violence.• Do not borrow from or lend money to other Amended Recovery clients. Keep your money in a secure place. Amended Recovery is not responsible for lost or stolen money or personal items.• Do not loan out your car to another Amended Recovery client or drive another Amended Recovery client’s car.• Keep your house secure at all times. Should you lose the key provided to you, you are responsible to replace it.• Do not use alcohol or drugs. You will be randomly tested.• You are responsible for your own medication. Notify the manager of all medication you are taking. Do not take medication that is not prescribed to you or let others take yours.Curfews are as follows:Must be on the property but are not limited to being indoors1st week: 10:00pm Sunday-Saturday • Anyone with unpaid balances• Anyone not employed• Anyone with curfew restrictions2nd -4th week: 11:00pm Sunday-Thursday 12:00am Friday & Saturday5th week-: 12:00am Sunday-Thursday 1:00am Friday & SaturdayAmended Recovery LLC clients will maintain an attitude that is conducive to recovery.