Most men will encounter some kind of trauma in their lifetime because most human beings on earth will encounter some kind of trauma in their lifetimes. Trauma is a broad term which can take on many meanings. Typically, the word … Read More
School Prep: A Guide
Recovery gives you a clean slate in life, a brand new opportunity to take your life in a brand new direction. Going back to school offers you the choice of concentration, asking you to choose what you want to study. … Read More
The Summer Activities You Didn’t Think About Yet
Summer is full of promise for outdoor excursions, unforgettable adventures, and the coming together of a local community who lacks sunshine most of the year. It’s true, summer in Portland is absolutely magical and your schedule will never be lacking … Read More
Music Therapy For Summer
Music in Portland is part of its thriving heart beat. While the summer sun is shining, people are flocking to outdoor venues for live music. Thanks to Portland’s diverse culture, there are many music events to choose from, ranging among … Read More
Volunteering For Summer
Some men are able to dive into a career or back into their old life after recovery. More often than not, men need time to adjust to living sober. Many men choose what are called “soft jobs”- easy occupations which … Read More
50 Pounds of Meth Seized in Lewis County, Washington State
Washington State police seized 50 pounds of methamphetamine, an addictive stimulant that is popular with drug users. The meth was seized in Lewis County, Washington during a traffic stop. Although the seizure took place in Washington, the truck was registered … Read More
Your Stress Affects Others
Addiction is said to affect everyone in the life of a man who has become addicted. The chaos and stress caused by addiction cannot be isolated to one person’s experience, though it feels that way to a man who is … Read More
4 Ways To Get More Laughter In Early Recovery
In our previous blog, we discussed why laughter is important in early recovery, but why it can be hard to come by. Addiction affects dopamine production, which is how the brain relays messages of pleasure. Finding things pleasurable or humorous … Read More
How to Help Your Addicted Son: What Is Enabling?
By Brent Botros Tree House Staff As someone who has had experience with enabling parents, I understand the fact that love can sometimes get in the way of helping a son who is struggling with addiction. Behaviors that seem to … Read More
Why Laughter Is Important In Early Recovery
Mark Twain once referred to laughter as humanity’s only effective weapon. “Power, money, persuasion, supplication, persecution…” he wrote can weaken a “colossal humbug”, “…but only laughter can blow it to rags and atoms at a blast.” “Against the assault of … Read More