Pretty much everything that’s great in life is great because it’s multi-dimensional. It speaks to us, stimulates us, or excites us in more ways than one, and we love it so much because, whether we know it or not, our … 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.
The Fight of Our Lives
Everyday we wake up on this side of the ground, we have one more chance to win– and in addiction treatment, small wins everyday are the key to huge gains both mentally and physically down the road. Think about it: … Read More
Writing Therapy and PTSD: The Importance of Expression in Recovery
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects approximately 5.2 million people in the course of a given year. Many people with PTSD experience frightening flashbacks and nightmares, paranoia, agitation, anxiety, depression, and more, making it difficult to function in everyday life. As … Read More
Warning Signs Of Drug Overdose
Note: If you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. Drug overdose is a grave concern that requires special medical attention, yet many people are unaware of the consequences of misusing prescription … Read More
Cocaine and Heroin: Global Addictions
Drug trafficking is a major concern for the United States in general, but the 2018 World Drug Report released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) shows that certain drugs, like cocaine and heroin, are becoming a … Read More
Risks Of Relapse
American musician Steven Adler once said, “Part of recovery is relapse. I dust myself off and move forward again.” For many in recovery, relapse is an occurrence that, while painful, serves as a learning experience and provides clues that are needed … Read More
The Benefits Of Breathing
When using a holistic approach to addiction recovery, several components are involved to help individual restore their mind, body, and spirit. Holistic treatment often combines medication and holistic practices such as meditation and mindfulness, yoga, acupuncture, massage therapy and more … Read More
Missing Numbers Aren’t Missing Lives: Classifying Death By Opioids
You’ve seen it everywhere – it’s been all over the news, and your friends and family are likely talking about it. Opioid addiction is a major concern within the United States. We’ve heard the statistic from federal survey data that … Read More
The Future Of Opioid Addiction Treatment: Virtual Reality
If you’re currently in recovery for opioid addiction, you’ve taken the first and most crucial step so far. Pain is often a concern for opioid addiction specifically, as many individuals have developed an addiction treating pain that arose from accidents, … Read More
Happiness Is Not Lost
Please note: If you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. Through television shows and societal expectations, we learn from a young age what “successful” or “happy” looks like. For a quick … Read More