Addiction is a process which becomes a way of living for men. Mistakenly, men often believe that their addiction exclusively includes their substance or substances of choice. Get rid of the substance, they think, get rid of the addiction. What … Read More
Codeine Addiction
Codeine is a lesser known problem in the United States than it is in many other countries around the world. The prescription grade opiate is typically found in cough syrups and medications, along with painkillers. In other countries, codeine can … Read More
Drug-Related Deaths in King County, Washington State & Effective Addiction Treatment
The Seattle King County area has seen a dramatic rise in drug related deaths, despite efforts to offer more effective addiction treatment in Washington State. In 2016, 50% of all drug related overdoses in King County occurred in Seattle. Seattle … Read More
Genetics, Cravings, And Alcoholism
Cravings are a key component in the overall affliction of alcoholism. People who have never experienced alcoholism or a dependency on any substance are often confused in how it is someone with alcoholism could continue to crave a substance which … Read More
Asking For Help in Recovery
By Will Gold Tree House Staff I am hurting myself but I do not want others to know. I can handle everything that comes my way. I do not know if this is the right choice, but I am going … Read More
Routine Isn’t Lethal When You’re In Recovery
“If you think adventure is dangerous,” author Paulo Cohelo famously stated, “try routine; it is lethal.” For the wanderers, the adventurers, the seekers, this is music to their ears. In a world that supports routine, the mundane, the safe and … Read More
Your Brain On Sex And First Year’s Abstinence
A frequently asked first question for men who are considering spending time in treatment and beginning the journey of recovery is: what about sex? There are unspoken rules about maintaining abstinence for the first year of recovery, especially during months … Read More
Addiction Isn’t A Crime, You’re Not A Criminal
Defining addiction leads to a controversial conversation and often a juxtaposition of meaning. On the one hand, there is a school of thought which holds to old misunderstandings of addiction. This school believes that addiction is a criminal activity, committed … Read More
Mentors, Heroes, Role Models
Men in recovery need inspiration in the form of the lives of other men. What men seek in recovery has to seem tangible. In order to want recovery, there has to be something wanted. Men learn that their recovery needs … Read More
Men’s Guidelines For Drinking Need An Update
Men can drink more alcohol than women can, it has been scientifically stated. Due to the fact that men have more muscle mass than women do, meaning they have less fat. Alcohol is water soluble, which allows it to be … Read More