On the day that the Grinch’s heart grew two sizes, he cried. In the movie version starring Jim Carrey of the beloved Christmas tale, the Grinch lays in the snow, overcome by emotions, and cries. “MAX!” he exclaims to his … 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.
Van Life: Minimalist Living in Sobriety
By Derek Peters Tree House Staff For starters, I would like to begin with why I even chose to live in a vehicle. It can seem very strange to one person, and pure genius to another. What attracted me to … Read More
How Much is the Opioid Epidemic Costing America?
Addiction comes at a high cost. When the numbers for the amount of overdoses occurring in 2015 came in, the country was shocked. Over 50,000 individuals lost their lives to opioid overdose in a single year. Opioid overdose surpassed gun … Read More
Benefits of Cold Weather Training
The winter is no excuse to stay indoors, stick to the gym, or give up your exercise routine all together. Training in the cold weather has many benefits for your mind, your body, and your performance. Moving through exercise helps … Read More
Is the “Gateway Drug” Theory Coming Back?
“Gateway drug” is a term that has come and gone in social and scientific communities. For long years, marijuana was considered to be a ‘gateway drug’, a substance that would open the gates of the mind to other harder, more … Read More
Pets in Addiction Recovery: How My Dog Saved My Life
By Will Gold Tree House Staff My dog, Shilo, has improved my life in many ways. I found Shilo five years ago. She was 6 months old and I was 21. When Shilo came into my life, I was ignorant … Read More
Looking Forward to Summer
Eleanor Roosevelt famously quipped, “Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.” Living in the present moment has many mindful benefits. Looking forward with an open eye has many benefits as well. … Read More
How to Have Fun in Sobriety: Harnessing Your Inner Substance
By Brent Botros Tree House Staff Going out for a night on the town can seem daunting for some individuals recovering from drug addiction and alcoholism. Many of us would use substances to mask insecurities while going out with friends … Read More
4 Ways to Have Gratitude This Year
New year new you? Gratitude is a feeling as well as a practice. We practice gratitude by finding gratitude and creating gratitude in our life. As a result, we feel more gratitude. Gratitude is scientifically proven to change the brain, … Read More
Planning the Best Year Ever
January is here and a new year has begun. Now is a time when many of us are looking forward instead of looking back. There are a whole twelve fresh months in front of us waiting to be lived. Each … Read More