When Muhammad Ali first uttered the famous phrase, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee,” the former world heavyweight champion was describing his fighting style in the ring. He danced around, dodging, weaving, and absorbing blows from every angle … Read More
Brothers Forever: Staying in Touch with Friends from Treatment
Nothing bonds people quite like facing a common challenge together, and fighting addiction is one of the biggest challenges most people will ever face. Addiction treatment is a transformative time that challenges you mentally, emotionally, and physically. Many people find … Read More
Communication Isn’t Just for Treatment
In treatment here at Tree House PDX, we stress a lot– like the importance of brotherhood, the power of fitness, and the connection between mind, body and soul. No matter what we stress, though, almost none of it would do … Read More
Giving Back to the Community
The new year is a great time for a lot of activities, and giving back is certainly one of them. For many of us, giving back can be an excellent way to share our recovery journey with others, and to … Read More
Viewing Recovery as a Second Chance
Typically, when someone decides to enter treatment for addiction, it’s because things are looking dark. His job or his marriage may be in jeopardy. He may have gotten into legal trouble because of drugs or drug-related activities. He may have … Read More
Planning Realistic Goals for the Year
Goal setting is one of the fundamental components of the recovery process. Goals give us something to strive for, and achieving them can be a huge boost to our confidence. When it comes to recovery, no goal is too small, … Read More
5 Stimulating New Activities to Try This Year
With the new year starting, it may be a good time to try some new ways to stay active. This has several benefits. First, a little variety helps keep you from getting bored. While consistency is key to getting good … 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
Training for Discipline
We are how we train. It’s the case when it comes to athletics and competition, and it’s certainly the case when it comes to addiction treatment. Every day is a fight against addiction, and we’re training ourselves to not just … Read More
Playing the Long Game
Here at Tree House Recovery, we say it all the time: addiction is an illness that doesn’t always go away, but by learning to use the right tools and strategies, we can manage it with ease down the road, and … Read More