Recovering in the summer can feel like a blessing and a burden. There’s little doubt you’re grateful- you’ve finally put an end to the pain, suffering, and destruction that addiction brings on an ever increasing basis. With your most recent … 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.
Stay Limber In Road Trip Limbo: Part Two
Stretching should be a routine stop in any man’s roadtrip. Stopping to stretch is about as important as stopping for gas, snacks, and weird roadside attractions. To stay limber during road trip limbo, try these stretches. Your Groin One of … Read More
Stay Limber In Road Trip Limbo: Part One
The great American Road Trip is a birthright and beloved pastime for men in recovery. When you’re living and recovering in an adventure wonderland like the Pacific Northwest, hours in the car become necessary sacrifices to saturating your eyeballs with … Read More
Healthy Ego
Men can hear a lot of talk about the need to “smash” their ego in recovery from addiction. Ego is what causes destructive behavioral patterns. Ego is what influences the brain to disregard the consequences of personal action on others. … Read More
Anthony Bourdain: A Different Kind Of “Normal”
The world was shaken by the loss of the remarkable life which belonged to Anthony Bourdain. Called the rock star of the cooking world, Bourdain was a world traveler, food connoisseur, and a downright cool guy. His outspoken behaviors only … Read More
Are You Healing Or Fixing?
Men in treatment are given two fantastic skills, which act more as gifts throughout the course of their lives: mindfulness and meditation. These ancient practices have modern benefit in reducing stress in mind, body, and cellular construction. Men learn that … Read More
Berry Good For You: Recipes For Oregon’s Summer Berries
Oregon bursts into life during the summer months. After a rain and snow all winter and spring long, the earth is ripe with life for Oregonians to savor. In particular, the summer brings berries, a favorite for recipes of all … Read More
July In Portland: What To Eat In The City
Portland is known for many things like bridges, roses, and hipsters. There is one thing that Portland and Portlandians do exceptionally well that much of the world knows about as well: food. Living in Portland short term or long term … Read More
Ways To Keep Cool This Summer
Oregon is set for another hot summer this year, which is rarely complained about by locals. Though your heart may be yearning for heat, your body may not be ready to endure high temperatures. Here are some of the best … Read More
Fireworks and PTSD: A Guide
Most men will encounter some kind of trauma in their lifetime because most human beings on earth will encounter some kind of trauma in their lifetimes. Trauma is a broad term which can take on many meanings. Typically, the word … Read More