Fentanyl test strips are an affordable way to decrease overdose deaths caused by fentanyl. Since 2014, no drug has caused more overdose deaths than fentanyl – a synthetic opioid 50x more powerful than heroin. As a prescription, fentanyl is used … Read More
The Tree House Recovery Addiction Blog is a made up of contributors from our Staff and other leaders in the addiction treatment field. Our blog is a resource for men struggling with addiction and the family members and friends who want to help. We write to educate, empower and inspire men with drug and alcohol addictions and show them that a sober-happy life is attainable and sustainable.
What is Wet Brain?
Wet Brain is a term used to describe Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome — a kind of brain damage that results from a lack of Vitamin B — specifically Thiamine. It is a serious medical condition that is very common for long term … Read More
Creating a Morning Routine to Start Your Day Right
Creating healthy routines is important in addiction recovery. Effort, thought and willpower are all necessary to create every day from scratch. However, there will be plenty of days when motivation is in short supply. Cultivating healthy routines allows you to … Read More
Creating a Bedtime Routine to Optimize Recovery
Creating healthy routines is a valuable part of addiction recovery. A routine is a way to automate healthy behavior. Instead of having to decide if and when you’re going to do the various things in your recovery plan, you create … Read More
Tricks Your Mind Plays on You When You Have a Substance Use Disorder
Fundamental differences exist between a mind with a substance use disorder and one without one. Part of it is genetic and part of it is a matter of circumstance. Research also suggests that substance use itself changes the brain in … Read More
Things Your Addicted Loved One Has Trouble Explaining
Chances are if you have tried talking to someone you love about their struggles with addiction, that you’ve been met with some resistance. Often people suffering from substance use disorders have difficulty sharing their experience due to feelings and fears … Read More
3 Myths About Addiction Recovery
There are many myths and misconceptions about substance use disorders, treatment, and recovery. Some of them are well-meaning, others are wishful thinking, while still others are ignorant and judgmental. Misconceptions about addiction and recovery add to the stigma of addiction … Read More
Do You Become a Different Person in Recovery?
People struggling with substance use issues face many barriers to recovery, the majority of which are internal. These individuals may have trouble admitting that they have a problem or asking for help. Maybe they fear the stigma of having a … Read More
How to Be a Better Listener
Listening is an underrated skill in addiction recovery. What many don’t realize is that listening is the foundation of pretty much every other interpersonal skill. Being a good listener improves your relationships because you are genuinely communicating with other people. … Read More
When Should You Consider Medical Detox?
Detoxing from drugs or alcohol is often the most intense part of recovering from addiction. Withdrawal symptoms can be painful and even dangerous. Despite this, many people try to detox on their own, either unaware of the danger or confident … Read More