Social connection is one of the most important aspects of addiction recovery. Whether you’re spending time with friends, family, or people from your sober network, social connection is one of the best ways to reduce stress, improve your mood, and … 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.
Tempering Expectations for Addiction Recovery
It’s hard to know what to expect in addiction recovery. Those deciding to seek help for a substance use disorder have to believe that life will improve after treatment. Otherwise, they will never overcome the internal resistance to ask for … Read More
3 Ways Depression Looks Different in Men
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than five percent of American men will have an episode of major depression in a given year. Although men don’t experience depression at quite the same rate as women, millions of … Read More
How to Mentally Regroup After the Holidays
The holidays can be a stressful time for many people, especially if it’s your first holiday season sober. Finances, travel, and family are all stressors that can result in cravings to drink and/or use. It’s easy to get thrown off … Read More
2 Powerful Grounding Techniques to Beat Anxiety
There’s a huge overlap between anxiety disorders and substance use disorders. Research shows that about half of the people seeking help for substance use issues also have symptoms of PTSD — that’s about five times the rate of PTSD recorded … Read More
Why Group Therapy Is Great for Addiction Recovery
Group therapy has long been a central part of addiction treatment programs. Many people find this intimidating. It’s hard to speak in front of a group and share personal things. Group therapy combines both these things, promoting the practice of … Read More
Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
Every January, millions of people decide that this is going to be the year they lose weight, get in shape, stop drinking, get their career on track, learn another language, or make some other major positive life change. The vast … Read More
What Happens During Opioid Withdrawal?
Detoxing from opioids is one of the biggest challenges in addiction recovery. Opioid detox is not typically dangerous, although there have been rare cases of people dying, usually from dehydration. However, it is considered to be the most miserable detox … Read More
What Makes People Finally Get Help for Addiction?
There are many reasons people resist seeking help for addiction. One of the biggest reasons is that they don’t believe that they need it. Forms of self-manipulation, including rationalization and justification, convince them that they don’t really drink and/or use … Read More
What If Meditation Isn’t for Everyone?
Various meditation practices, especially mindfulness meditation, have become extremely popular among recovery communities in recent decades. Quite a bit of evidence exists stating that meditation and mindfulness practices can play an important supporting role in treating mental health issues, including … Read More