Brand loyalty is one of the major marketing tactics big name brands rely on. Take for example, camping gear. Numerous quality camping gear companies exist who provide great products, market a desirable outdoor lifestyle, and offer everything you would look … 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.
Is Narcan Only Used For Heroin Overdose?
On July 24th, 2018, world wide celebrity and pop icon Demi Lovato suffered an overdose. To some, the overdose came as a deep and troubling shock. To others, unfortunately, the overdose was only part of a downward spiraling tale that … Read More
Your Guide To Hepatitis
Hepatitis is not talked about often enough when it comes to drug addiction. The disease which complicates liver function is a reality for drug users, specifically those who turn to intravenous drug use. Sharing needles is one of the main … Read More
Falling For Portland
Fall is coming upon Portland and the city is aching for fall foliage, autumnal festivals, fall harvests, and cooler weather. Getting sober in Portland has its perks- there’s an unending variety of places to go, things to see, and life … Read More
Crushing The End Of 2018
We’re heading into the final quarter of 2018 which means it is time to crush your goals and close out this year feeling like a champion. Too often, when people reevaluate their goals toward the end of the year, they … Read More
Do I Need The 12 Steps?
When Bill Wilson met Dr. Bob Smith in June of 1935 there was no “rehab” to speak of. Health farms, insane asylums, mental hospitals, and other such crude attempts at rehabilitation existed, but few were successful in helping “cure” an … Read More
What Does Peace Feel Like?
You’re going to know a new kind of happiness, a new kind of freedom, and a new peace in your life once you leave addiction behind to enter the lifestyle of recovery. Men who are struggling with active addiction or … Read More
Lessons Learned From Building A Bonfire
Man discovering fire is paramount to the history of mankind. Nearly all of our modern technology can be traced all the way back to man’s ability to make fire. Without fire, we wouldn’t have survived. Fire was one of our … Read More
Early September in Portland
September is usually the beginning of the fall season for Oregon. The very early hints of fall can be seen in the slightest changes of colors on all of Oregon’s foliage. Sought after sweater-weather isn’t here quite yet. For the … Read More
How to Make Summer Last
An Indian Summer is when summer extends beyond the typical summer months. After the autumnal equinox takes place on September 21, and the summer heat, as well as sunshine, is persisting, it is called an Indian Summer. Though it is … Read More