Men don’t have concerns about their body. Say that sentiment out loud and you will likely be met with what you perceive to be a “typical” image of a “normal” man. That typical image is most likely a rarer image … Read More
Why I Work In Addiction Treatment
By Brent Botros Tree House Staff It took me a very long time to figure out my purpose in life and find what I was truly passionate about. After years and years of causing destruction to myself and others, I … Read More
Anger Management, According To The Stoics
Lucius Annaeus Seneca wrote the book on anger as one of the early stoic philosophers in the first century. Quite literally, he wrote On Anger, a mere fifty pages or so examining the subject of anger and men’s relationship to … Read More
Self-Control Is A Matter Of Principle
Self-control can come at a cost. The human mind and body are capable of amazing things. Mothers have lifted cars to save their children. Men have exerted super hero like athletic ability in order to win a championship. Some call … Read More
Healthy Ways To Remove Unhealthy People
Not all family members are healthy to keep in your life after getting sober. In addition, not all friends, coworkers, associated, peers, colleagues, affiliates, or people you turn to for services are healthy to keep in your life after getting … Read More
Signs Of Progress In Recovery: Mind, Body, Spirit
Pinpointing progress can be hard when you are the one actively working toward recovery. If you have a loved one in treatment, you might be surprised by how difficult it is for them to notice their progress when it is … Read More
Wants Versus Needs and the Importance in Sobriety
These are the definitions for “want” and “need”, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Want (n): “deficiency, lack”; “something wanted”; “desire” Need (n): “necessary duty”; “obligation”; “a lack of something requisite, desirable, or useful”; “a physiological or psychological requirement for the … Read More
The Superfood Swap: What You Can Eat Instead
Superfoods are all the rage in the world of health and wellness, diet and nutrition. These foods are at the top of their class when it comes to their benefits for mind, body, and digestion. Diet and nutrition has been … Read More
10 Daily Habits For Recovery: Everything From Hygiene To Nutrition
Recovery isn’t something you do once. Recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is something you do every day. Here’s how: Have a morning hygiene ritual that means more than waking up and brushing your teeth. Morning hygiene starts with … Read More
What It Means To Be Brave And Have Courage In Sobriety
“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” -Nelson Mandela Men are quick to think that … Read More