We talk about the stigma of addiction as something that is attached to addiction, that shapes how addiction is perceived, that accompanies addiction in the greater societal lens. Often stigma is explained as shaming, misunderstanding, and stereotyping. We don’t talk … Read More
Drug-Related Deaths in King County, Washington State & Effective Addiction Treatment
The Seattle King County area has seen a dramatic rise in drug related deaths, despite efforts to offer more effective addiction treatment in Washington State. In 2016, 50% of all drug related overdoses in King County occurred in Seattle. Seattle … Read More
Zen Schmen: How to Meditate
Jon Kabat Zinn is a leading thinker and author on meditation. In a Big Think video, he talks about the true science of meditation: observing your thoughts. “We are virtually continually bombarded by thoughts,” he explains and “The challenge is … Read More
Asking For Help in Recovery
By Will Gold Tree House Staff I am hurting myself but I do not want others to know. I can handle everything that comes my way. I do not know if this is the right choice, but I am going … Read More
Bringing Your Family Into Your Recovery
Recovery is exciting. You feel better. You look better. You’re living your life better. Everything feels better and you wish, more than anything, more people could feel this way. You have found a path to transformation which works for you. … Read More
Making The Most Of Your Time In Treatment
Kendrick Lamar broke the charts yet again in “Sit Down” when he tells his listeners to “sit down” and “be humble”. Being humble means having humility. Having humility means being teachable. It is easy for men to come into treatment … Read More
Emotional Regulation And Acceptance
Addiction numbs the mind to normal emotional experiences and disconnects the mind from feeling experiences as well. Mind altering substances take hold of the brain by stimulating the production of a brain chemical called dopamine. Dopamine produces feelings of pleasure … Read More
Should Competitive Meditation Be A Thing?
Meditation is one of the most important tools that men in recovery develop when they go to treatment. Proven as a technique for overcoming addiction, meditation helps reduce stress and cravings for addiction. Outside of daily competition against the self, … Read More
Your Brain On Sex And First Year’s Abstinence
A frequently asked first question for men who are considering spending time in treatment and beginning the journey of recovery is: what about sex? There are unspoken rules about maintaining abstinence for the first year of recovery, especially during months … Read More
How Men Can Make Better Decisions In Recovery
Decisions are different from choices, though they are often seen as being one in the same. Men who have lived with addiction are often unrefined in their decision making, as well as making good choices. A main culprit for this … Read More