The first few months of the new year offer a perfect opportunity for us to gear up for a new job. Many companies like to hire at the beginning of the first quarter, and job boards always seem stuffed with … 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.
Crushing Fitness Goals in 2019
The start of the new year is a great time to recommit to making fitness a top priority. With the busyness of life, especially around the holidays, with frequent travel, family obligations, holiday parties, and last-minute shopping, it’s easy to … Read More
Having A Sober Superbowl
The Super Bowl is just a few weeks away, and, as per normal, it’s sure to be rife with revelry, partying, and folks having a good time. Fortunately for those of us in recovery, we, too, can enjoy the game … Read More
Following a Sustainable Life Model
People often have this idea that addiction treatment is like going to the hospital. You go in, you get cured, and you go back to your normal life. In reality, it’s more complicated than that. We’re not machines that keep … Read More
Recovery Warriors
We’re all teachers, and with a little practice, we can all be pretty good ones. One of the most rewarding challenges we have as men in recovery is to spread the good news about recovery to the men and women … Read More
Make Every Day a Little Better than the Last
Whatever it is we want to achieve in life, it’s easy to look at our ultimate goal and feel discouraged or overwhelmed. Ambitious goals are often exciting at first, but actually working toward them reveals a thousand hidden difficulties. That’s … Read More
Viewing Recovery as a Second Chance
Typically, when someone decides to enter treatment for addiction, it’s because things are looking dark. His job or his marriage may be in jeopardy. He may have gotten into legal trouble because of drugs or drug-related activities. He may have … Read More
Building Relationships with New People This Year
Good relationships are the cornerstone of a strong recovery and a happy life. Having people to confide in, listen to, support, and ask for help has been shown to reduce feelings of loneliness and depression, and even lead to a … Read More
Planning Realistic Goals for the Year
Goal setting is one of the fundamental components of the recovery process. Goals give us something to strive for, and achieving them can be a huge boost to our confidence. When it comes to recovery, no goal is too small, … Read More
Eating Right in 2019
A healthy diet is absolutely essential to being your best. More and more studies are finding compelling links between food and mood. Simply put, eating more nutrient rich whole foods and eating less sugary processed foods will make you feel … Read More