At Waypoint Recovery Center, we’re interested in the science behind sustainable sobriety and effective relapse prevention. With the arrival of cooler temperatures and shorter days, you might wonder if being inside more could jeopardize your sobriety. We share our clients’ concerns and curiosity about the topic. If you’re in addiction recovery treatment and looking to keep busy this winter, keep reading.
While some studies suggest that exercising in nature provides more benefits than exercising indoors, it’s important to keep in mind a simple truth: the more physically active you are, the better you’ll feel psychologically.
Generally speaking, the more you move, the less anxiety, depression, and substance dependency symptoms you’ll experience—indoors or outdoors. Here are some of the most popular indoor sports and activities around Cameron and North Charleston:
- Indoor trampoline fun
- Rock climbing
- Dodgeball
- Indoor swimming
Whether you decide to visit an indoor rock climbing club, find a local dodgeball league, or take your family to an indoor adventure park nearby, having fun and breaking a little sweat are the only real guidelines to follow this winter.
Other Great Indoor Hobbies To Keep You Busy and Engaged in Recovery
If you’ve already completed our inpatient addiction treatment program in Cameron or are currently participating in our intensive outpatient program in North Charleston, you might be itching for hobbies outside of sports.
Spin class, heights, and treadmills may not be your thing—and that’s perfectly fine. The science also shows that creative activities like writing poetry, dancing, creating art, making music, painting, and practicing photography all improve mental health and well-being.
Catch The Museum Bug in South Carolina
Here are some of the most popular museums in the Palmetto State:
- Hollywood Wax Museum in Myrtle Beach, SC
The Hollywood Wax Museum comes from the mind of an Indian businessman, Spoony Singh. Singh is the creator of the Hollywood Wax Museum in California. The museum’s popularity has spread to other states, like South Carolina, Tennessee, and Montana. You can meet your favorite stars and judge for yourself how much they actually look like their wax figures.
- North Charleston Fire Museum
The North Charleston Fire Museum has a detailed collection of firefighting vehicles from as early as the 1780s. For any history buffs interested in how early Americans fought fires, this museum is for you and the entire family!
- The Charleston Museum
The Charleston Museum, located in the Wraggborough area of Charleston, is the oldest museum in America. It’s a dream come true for anyone interested in American history and culture. Visit to see historic artifacts from South Carolina, natural history, decorative arts, and two colonial Charleston homes preserved from days of old.
- The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
Lastly, but never least, the Children’s Museum of the Upstate is the perfect place for kids 12 and under and all families. With hands-on galleries and exhibits on natural sciences, health and fitness, aviation, and botany—there’s something for everyone and many opportunities to make memories. There’s also the added bonus of helping your little ones or children in your family develop a love of the environment, health and wellness, and spending time with you.
Stay Sober This Winter With Support From Waypoint Recovery
Winter can be tough for millions across America, whether or not they’re in recovery for substance use disorder (SUD). In addition to helping you develop hobbies and get into an exercise routine, Waypoint Recovery can provide individual therapy, group therapy, and support services for your family. If, at any point, you feel that you or a loved one is in urgent need of support in relation to substance use or addiction, don’t hesitate to contact us today. We can help.
