Music in Portland is part of its thriving heart beat. While the summer sun is shining, people are flocking to outdoor venues for live music. Thanks to Portland’s diverse culture, there are many music events to choose from, ranging among … 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.
Volunteering For Summer
Some men are able to dive into a career or back into their old life after recovery. More often than not, men need time to adjust to living sober. Many men choose what are called “soft jobs”- easy occupations which … Read More
Getting Ready To Get Tough: Training Tips For Obstacle Courses
Men at Tree House Recovery in Portland, Oregon learn how to treat their bodies like machines, pushing their physical limitations and feeding their bodies with healthy nutrients. Participating in obstacle course races is part of the experience for many men … Read More
50 Pounds of Meth Seized in Lewis County, Washington State
Washington State police seized 50 pounds of methamphetamine, an addictive stimulant that is popular with drug users. The meth was seized in Lewis County, Washington during a traffic stop. Although the seizure took place in Washington, the truck was registered … Read More
Your Stress Affects Others
Addiction is said to affect everyone in the life of a man who has become addicted. The chaos and stress caused by addiction cannot be isolated to one person’s experience, though it feels that way to a man who is … Read More
4 Ways To Get More Laughter In Early Recovery
In our previous blog, we discussed why laughter is important in early recovery, but why it can be hard to come by. Addiction affects dopamine production, which is how the brain relays messages of pleasure. Finding things pleasurable or humorous … Read More
How to Help Your Addicted Son: What Is Enabling?
By Brent Botros Tree House Staff As someone who has had experience with enabling parents, I understand the fact that love can sometimes get in the way of helping a son who is struggling with addiction. Behaviors that seem to … Read More
Why Laughter Is Important In Early Recovery
Mark Twain once referred to laughter as humanity’s only effective weapon. “Power, money, persuasion, supplication, persecution…” he wrote can weaken a “colossal humbug”, “…but only laughter can blow it to rags and atoms at a blast.” “Against the assault of … Read More
Portland Farmers Markets And Summer Produce
At Tree House Recovery in Portland, Oregon, men learn that taking care of their bodies is like taking care of a machine. What they put into their bodies greatly affects what they can get out of their bodies and their … Read More
Planning Your Oregon Summer Road Trip
Summertime is travel time in Oregon. Unfortunately, that also means a lot of tourists are coming to Oregon, making some of the more popular spots full of locals and tourists alike. The rich wilderness of the Pacific Northwest offers you … Read More