We so often strive for pleasure, beauty, and stimulation and forget that it’s all around us, always. Amit Ray said, “Looking at beauty in the world is the first step towards purifying the mind.” Let’s look at how to find beauty … Read More
The Tree House Recovery Addiction Blog is a made up of contributors from our Staff and other leaders in the addiction treatment field. Our blog is a resource for men struggling with addiction and the family members and friends who want to help. We write to educate, empower and inspire men with drug and alcohol addictions and show them that a sober-happy life is attainable and sustainable.
How Music Can Help Your Mental Health
We all love jamming out to our favorite tunes, whether we’re walking down the street with our headphones, dancing around the room, or nodding our heads along to the beat while driving. The writer Walter Peter once wrote, “All art … Read More
Is There a Cure for Addiction?
We hear a lot about the fact that addiction is a disease that can be treated. Addiction is considered a chronic and recurring illness. While we can and do recover from our addictive behaviors, it’s misleading to say that there’s … Read More
Feeling Out of Control?
While we can’t control everything, we can control our responses to the world around us. Here’s how to feel empowered, more in control, and gain increased peace. Recovery is a time of tremendous peaks and valleys. Negative thoughts and feelings … Read More
Avoiding the Shame Game: How to Love Yourself and Say Goodbye to Shame
We all know that feelings of shame can arise and make us feel as if we want to curl up in a ball. Especially in early recovery, many of our past behaviors come to the front of our consciousness and … Read More
August in Oregon
Summer is still kicking in Portland. Let’s get the most out of the sunshine while we can. There are endless amounts of sober activities to do here in PDX this August. Here are a few options for some end of … Read More
Male Hormones: Signs They’re Healthy and Why They Matter
Hormones are an essential part of keeping our bodies and minds in a state of homeostasis. It’s easy to forget about hormones and we often only think of them if we’re having a hormonal issue. When our hormones are healthy, … Read More
What We Can Learn From Our Animal Friends
Have you ever watched your pet and thought “wow, if only I could be more like that?” It’s true that animals have a special ability for unconditional love and a carefree attitude. Here are a few vital lessons we can … Read More
The Gut-Brain Connection: Brain Foods for Your Mind, Body, and Sobriety
The idea of the “gut-brain connection” has been trending lately, and for good reason. The gut-brain connection is a term used to describe the neural communication network from our stomachs to our brains. Sounds wild, right? Recent studies show that … Read More
A Guide to Non-Attachment and How It Can Help Recovery
Non-attachment is originally a Buddhist concept that involves releasing over-attachment to outcomes and the material world. When we live in a state of non-attachment, we are able to let go of the need for control over the present moment and … Read More