By Will Gold Tree House Staff As the weather improves, I have recently begun my camping excursions here in the Pacific Northwest. On my last camping trip, I found a spot nestled in the hillside of Mt. Hood. The truck … Read More
Powdered Alcohol: Is It A New Threat?
“Palcohol is powdered alcohol” reads the Palcohol brand’s website. “A revolutionary new product!” The threat of powdered alcohol is not new. More than two years ago, powdered alcohol made headlines after receiving approval from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and … Read More
Nietzsche and Recovery
Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche is a famed philosopher, regarded most for his look at nihilism. Nihilism, in the most basic description, is a philosophical perspective which does not believe in meaningfulness. Though nihilism can take on many different forms, Nietzsche’s nihilism … Read More
What Is And Isn’t True About Medical Marijuana
Reports are being published suggesting that marijuana be used for the treatment of addiction, specifically opioid addiction. Medical marijuana is still marijuana, in fact, it is often more potent marijuana. Recovery from addiction should include total abstinence from any addictive … Read More
The Role Of Denial In Addiction And Recovery
Denial is a dangerous thing, it seems, especially for men who are actively struggling with addiction. Between addiction and recovery there is often the barrier of denial. Denial serves a purpose, though it would appear to be a negative one. … Read More
Will Legalized Marijuana Be A Danger To The Road?
When an officer suspects someone is driving under the influence, the driver gets pulled over by the officer. Through a series of evaluations, the officer decides if a sobriety test is necessary. Gauging a driver’s sobriety happens one of two … Read More
Post-Surgery Doesn’t Mean Post-Recovery: A Lesson From Flea
Michael Peter Balzary is sober. More popularly known as Flea, the bassist from Red Hot Chili Peppers, the world famous musician has been outspoken about his struggles with addiction and his commitment to sobriety. Flea knows all too well the … Read More
Andy Irons and Chas Chidester: Surfing and Substance Abuse
Andy Irons was just 32 years old when his life ended in 2010. Chas Chidster, who just passed away this April of 2018, was only 28 years old. Both these men have a lot in common. Both Chas and Andy … Read More
Men Need Humility
Students taking a biology course at Arizona State University were the subjects of a research paper published in Advances in Physiology Education which found that the average male student thought he was smarter than most of the class, according to … Read More
Does Alcohol Affect Your Ability To Dream?
In 2013, The Atlantic reported on a study conducted London Sleep Centre and University of Toronto which found new insight on how alcohol affects the ability to get a good night’s sleep. In short, the researchers found that the more … Read More