Pinpointing progress can be hard when you are the one actively working toward recovery. If you have a loved one in treatment, you might be surprised by how difficult it is for them to notice their progress when it is … 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.
Masculinity and Yoga: The Revealing History Of Yoga
Look for articles on yoga and masculinity and you will be met with endless lists of why yoga is good for men including better focus, better awareness, better flexibility, and better sex. The benefits of yoga can certainly enhance a … Read More
Wants Versus Needs and the Importance in Sobriety
These are the definitions for “want” and “need”, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Want (n): “deficiency, lack”; “something wanted”; “desire” Need (n): “necessary duty”; “obligation”; “a lack of something requisite,desirable, or useful”; “a physiological or psychological requirement for the well-being … Read More
How Drunk Is Drunk? Part 2: The Dangers Of A 0.20 BAC And Higher
In our previous blog, we looked at the varying signs and symptoms of an elevating blood alcohol content, BAC, from 0.02 to 0,19 in various ranges. At each level of intoxication, there is a difference in behavior, cognitive function, and … Read More
Slowing Down & Breathing
By Derek Peters Tree House Staff Ever notice how quickly life can cruise by? Maybe it’s because of that old saying “time flies when you’re having fun.” Or, maybe it’s because that’s what happens when you grow older. I’m sure … Read More
Hearing Vs Listening: Why The Difference Is Important
Seth Horowitz defined the difference between hearing and listening quite simply in his article, “The Science and Art of Listening” for The New York Times. He wrote, “The difference between the sense of hearing and the skill of listening is … Read More
How Drunk Is Drunk? Understanding Intoxication And BAC Levels
If you ask someone who is intoxicated, or is about to get intoxicated, about their level of intoxication, you are unlikely to receive a specific decimal point number indicating their BAC. BAC stands for Blood Alcohol Content level and represents … Read More
Relapse Warning Signs: The Obvious, The Unobvious, And The PAWS
Many have described relapse as being a single moment, quick as a flash, where good judgment is swiftly replaced by bad decision making. Others have said that they knew relapse was coming for many weeks or even months before it … Read More
The Superfood Swap: What You Can Eat Instead
Superfoods are all the rage in the world of health and wellness, diet and nutrition. These foods are at the top of their class when it comes to their benefits for mind, body, and digestion. Diet and nutrition has been … Read More
10 Daily Habits For Recovery: Everything From Hygiene To Nutrition
Recovery isn’t something you do once. Recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is something you do every day. Here’s how: Have a morning hygiene ritual that means more than waking up and brushing your teeth. Morning hygiene starts with … Read More