Tom Fay Published in Mad in America
Mad in America published an article by Gambit Recovery founder Tom Fay titled “Sober Living Without Services: Why Less Clinical Sometimes Means More Recovery.” Drawing on nearly 15 years of experience in recovery housing, the piece explores why peer-driven sober living often provides stronger long-term support than overly clinical models, emphasizing the daily accountability and human connection that sustain sobriety.
Highlights
Why “graduation” from treatment doesn’t equal long-term recovery
The unique role peer accountability plays in sober living homes
How everyday interactions—chores, shared living, tough conversations—build resilience
Why non-clinical, community-based support can be just as vital as therapy
