Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is oftentimes considered by those entering addiction recovery, primarily because they are afraid of the withdrawal effects they may experience. While this may sound like an effective solution, not many people truly consider the risks that come … Read More
Playing the Long Game
Here at Tree House Recovery, we say it all the time: addiction is an illness that doesn’t always go away, but by learning to use the right tools and strategies, we can manage it with ease down the road, and … Read More
The Fight of Our Lives
Everyday we wake up on this side of the ground, we have one more chance to win– and in addiction treatment, small wins everyday are the key to huge gains both mentally and physically down the road. Think about it: … Read More
Warning Signs Of Drug Overdose
Note: If you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. Drug overdose is a grave concern that requires special medical attention, yet many people are unaware of the consequences of misusing prescription … Read More
The Future Of Opioid Addiction Treatment: Virtual Reality
If you’re currently in recovery for opioid addiction, you’ve taken the first and most crucial step so far. Pain is often a concern for opioid addiction specifically, as many individuals have developed an addiction treating pain that arose from accidents, … Read More
Zac Efron’s Journey From Cocaine to Columbia Sportswear
You caught a glimpse of his impressive collegiate body in Neighbors and Neighbors 2. You saw him cause mischief and mayhem in Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates. You saw him go up against The Rock Dwayne Johnson with an … Read More
Dopamine’s Starring Role In Addiction
If the neurobiology of addiction were a movie, dopamine might get the starring role. Addiction simply doesn’t happen without dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain. Neurotransmitters are chemical messaging systems in the brain that carry specific messages from one area … Read More