Well I think usually in sober living (and the mentioned this) that you usually have a mix of people from the newly sober to the almost ready to be on their own.

I do think that a lot of time addicts need other addicts as they know all the tricks and the lies and just being around normal people isn't always enough to keep you on your toes.

Anywho, I think with a better mix of sobriety times I think you'd see more interactions along the lines of "not a good idea" rather than "let's see what they get away with".

One would think as they spend more time on a job (they all have to get jobs) and that sort of thing they will start helping themselves and each other in the less structured environment.

I dunno if they have sponsors or just rely on each other, but even with that it takes time to develop the habit of calling for help BEFORE you fall off the wagon rather than only after it is way too late.

I do think it is easy to underestimate how strong the pull of an addictive substance is and how hard it is to be normal for some people. I think you add that they know that the producers want some drama and they will get more TV time for screwing up than they will for being a good boy or girl and that only adds to the pressure to go out and get in trouble.

I do agree the guy that wants to date Amber was more interested in getting her in a vulnerable state for his own benefit than he was in her well being.