The opioid crisis has certainly posed a major concern in the United States and, while many preventative measures have been established by government agencies and local organizations, Americans are wondering which drug the next biggest threat. Xanax, also known as … 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.
Why Marijuana Addiction Is Downplayed
In a previous blog, we discussed marijuana addiction and whether or not legalization could cause addiction numbers to rise. Briefly, we looked at why marijuana addiction is downplayed as part of the ongoing dichotomy of marijuana either being harmful or … Read More
Attachment Patterns: Why They Matter Part One
To understand attachment patterns or attachment styles is to have a general understanding of attachment theory. John Bowlby witnessed the behaviors and reactions to thousands upon thousands of children in the UK during the second world war. These children were … Read More
Power Is A Privilege, Privilege Is A Power
Men have a biological advantage over women, to a certain degree. Undoubtedly, there are numerous moments in history in which women have exceedingly overpowered men in physical talent and capability. However, the “provider” and “hunter” position men have inherited on … Read More
What You Do vs. Who You Are
The Good Place is a hit television show which focuses on some simple, yet complicated, philosophical inquiries regarding ethics. In fact, a large portion of the show’s first season focuses on educating one of the main characters about ethical philosophy. … Read More
Is Marijuana Addiction More Of A Problem?
There certainly seems to be a disconnect in the fact that the term “problematic” can be a greyscale, rather than a matter of black-and-white extreme thinking when it comes to certain substances, like marijuana. A problematic substance does not have … Read More
All The Ways Men Lose Confidence
The social stigmatization of the male character type makes a man out to be unwaveringly strong, capable, and confident. While it is important for men to have confidence, men also need to be vulnerable, have uncertainties, and even at times, … Read More
Is There Such A Thing As Healthy Drinking?
Healthy People 2020 is a government initiative designed to help Americans get healthier. We’re a country largely known for sedentary work, obesity problems, less than wholesome food options, and, as we discussed in our last blog, a drinking problem. It … Read More
America’s Drinking Problem
America has a drinking problem. According to a study released by the NIAAA, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Americans are started drinking more by the end of 2016 and have continued to consume higher levels of booze … Read More
Falling For Portland: Part One
Not everyone Portlandian has the luxury of a vehicle to take them into the natural wonders and beautiful byways the rest of the Oregon state has to offer. Many of have jobs, school, and other responsibilities which repent us from … Read More