With the new year starting, it may be a good time to try some new ways to stay active. This has several benefits. First, a little variety helps keep you from getting bored. While consistency is key to getting good … 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.
Winter Wonderland Wins
It gets wet and cold around this time of year here in Portland, but just because it’s officially winter now doesn’t mean that we can’t still enjoy some fun and have a good time with family and friends this winter … Read More
Refreshing Our Attitudes this New Year
2019 is here and with the new year comes an opportunity to commit ourselves to living the best lives possible. The strategies you learn in treatment for managing addiction are not just about maintaining abstinence; they’re about living a fuller … Read More
Learning from Hygge
Birthed in Scandinavia, the term “hygge” describes all things cozy, content, and peaceful. It’s one of those funky kind of words that can be an adjective, a noun, or a verb, depending on the situation. Living the hygge lifestyle … Read More
Best December Adventures in Oregon
One of the best things about Oregon is the nature scene. No matter where you look, it seems like just about everywhere here provides some pretty cool opportunities for adventure. As men in recovery, it’s vital that we stay engaged … Read More
Winter Produce in the Pacific Northwest
We all know it: Portland gets cold. Really cold. For many of us, the cold, wet winters here are something we’ve come to expect as a fact of life, and truth be told, the other seasons are so nice that … Read More
How to Enjoy the Holidays in Portland
Portland used to be the Pacific Coast’s best kept secret. Only now, it’s not so secret anymore. As new companies and job opportunities continue to bring all kinds of new and exciting folks to our city, the list of fun, … Read More
What if the Holidays Weren’t Stressful?
Mistletoe. Turkey carving. Family photos. More turkey carving. Sometimes, it can seem like the holidays are more stressful than they are relaxing. Although it is said that a Thanksgiving or Christmas break is the perfect time to rest and unwind, … Read More
What is DBT
Marsha Linehan, a psychologist from the University of Washington, originally developed dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) in the 1980’s to help treat women with borderline personality disorder (BPD); over time, however, researchers found that DBT could be applied to a wide … Read More
Are Prescription Drugs a Gateway to Heroin?
Heroin is an opioid, and as the opioid epidemic has indicated, prescription drugs can certainly lead into heroin use. A 2017 review published in the journal Dialogues of Clinical Neuroscience states that for many people, opioids provide more than just … Read More