Whether we are hurt once or hurt dozens of times, it is part of our human nature to want to protect ourselves against future hurt. We learn, quickly, how to trust and how to not trust. We also learn how … 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 Men’s Mental Health Crisis
Men’s mental health is no different from a woman’s mental health, or anyone else’s mental health. What does make men’s mental health stand out is that it is not talked about as frequently as women’s mental health. Men face an … Read More
Why Men Need A Brotherhood In Treatment
There are arguments for and against single gender treatment. For men, going to treatment exclusively with other men can be an extremely healing and restorative time in life. In treatment with other men, men are forced to find healthy ways … Read More
How Damaging Is The Stigma Of Addiction?
We talk about the stigma of addiction as something that is attached to addiction, that shapes how addiction is perceived, that accompanies addiction in the greater societal lens. Often stigma is explained as shaming, misunderstanding, and stereotyping. We don’t talk … Read More
Addiction Swapping
Addiction is a process which becomes a way of living for men. Mistakenly, men often believe that their addiction exclusively includes their substance or substances of choice. Get rid of the substance, they think, get rid of the addiction. What … Read More
Codeine Addiction
Codeine is a lesser known problem in the United States than it is in many other countries around the world. The prescription grade opiate is typically found in cough syrups and medications, along with painkillers. In other countries, codeine can … Read More
Drug-Related Deaths in King County, Washington State & Effective Addiction Treatment
The Seattle King County area has seen a dramatic rise in drug related deaths, despite efforts to offer more effective addiction treatment in Washington State. In 2016, 50% of all drug related overdoses in King County occurred in Seattle. Seattle … Read More
Genetics, Cravings, And Alcoholism
Cravings are a key component in the overall affliction of alcoholism. People who have never experienced alcoholism or a dependency on any substance are often confused in how it is someone with alcoholism could continue to crave a substance which … Read More
Meal Prep: 5 Benefits to preparing your meals
By Brent Botros Tree House Staff As I’ve mentioned in one of my previous posts, setting aside time to prepare meals takes self-discipline and consistency. It takes work and a thought out plan to prepare meals for yourself to stay … Read More
Zen Schmen: How to Meditate
Jon Kabat Zinn is a leading thinker and author on meditation. In a Big Think video, he talks about the true science of meditation: observing your thoughts. “We are virtually continually bombarded by thoughts,” he explains and “The challenge is … Read More