Portland used to be the Pacific Coast’s best kept secret. Only now, it’s not so secret anymore. As new companies and job opportunities continue to bring all kinds of new and exciting folks to our city, the list of fun, … Read More
What if the Holidays Weren’t Stressful?
Mistletoe. Turkey carving. Family photos. More turkey carving. Sometimes, it can seem like the holidays are more stressful than they are relaxing. Although it is said that a Thanksgiving or Christmas break is the perfect time to rest and unwind, … Read More
Are Prescription Drugs a Gateway to Heroin?
Heroin is an opioid, and as the opioid epidemic has indicated, prescription drugs can certainly lead into heroin use. A 2017 review published in the journal Dialogues of Clinical Neuroscience states that for many people, opioids provide more than just … Read More
Carving Your Own Pathway to Recovery
We all have our own reasons for seeking addiction treatment, which is why individualized treatment is just as important as group treatment is. Simply put, there is no one-size fits all treatment process, which is why treatment offers several modalities … Read More
Cocaine and Heroin: Global Addictions
Drug trafficking is a major concern for the United States in general, but the 2018 World Drug Report released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) shows that certain drugs, like cocaine and heroin, are becoming a … Read More
The Benefits Of Breathing
When using a holistic approach to addiction recovery, several components are involved to help individual restore their mind, body, and spirit. Holistic treatment often combines medication and holistic practices such as meditation and mindfulness, yoga, acupuncture, massage therapy and more … Read More
Missing Numbers Aren’t Missing Lives: Classifying Death By Opioids
You’ve seen it everywhere – it’s been all over the news, and your friends and family are likely talking about it. Opioid addiction is a major concern within the United States. We’ve heard the statistic from federal survey data that … Read More
Winter Blues? Take A Polar Plunge
The changing of the seasons and drop of temperature in favorite swimming spots throughout Oregon is no major shift for locals and lovers of Northwestern adventure. Aside from hot springs, Oregon water is generally cold. Our piece of the Pacific … Read More
Does Organic Matter?
Organic food isn’t a new age trend, though the wide availability of organic options is relatively new to the last ten years or so. The award winning documentary Food, Inc. blew the lid off of GMO food, food products with … Read More
Opt Outside: Navigating The Holidays In Recovery
In 2014, the beloved outdoor outfitter and adventure-inspiring company REI did something radical. All of their 12,000+ employees took both Thanksgiving and “Black Friday” off with their outdoor focused employer urging them to “opt outside” instead of heading to the … Read More