What is an Oxford House?
• An Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house program for individuals recovering from alcoholism and drug addiction. Oxford Houses assure an alcohol- and drug-free living environment. • Oxford Houses are chartered through Oxford House, Inc. The first Oxford House was started in Silver Spring, Maryland in 1975. • Generally, an individual comes into an Oxford House following a 28-day rehabilitation program or at least 10-day detoxification program. • A recovering individual can live in an Oxford House for as long as he or she does not drink alcohol, does not use drugs, and pays an equal share of the house expenses. The average stay is a little over a year, but many residents stay three, four, or more years.
