Labor Day is one of the many sought-after holiday weekends which occur throughout the year. Celebrated nationwide, labor day celebrates the millions of working class people and everyone who contributes to the vitality of our beautiful country. We take time … Read More
The Hope Of Brotherhood
Building a brotherhood is one of the most healing, memorable parts of a man’s experience at Tree House Recovery in Portland, Oregon. Together, men endure a series of challenges mental, physical, and beyond. By sharing their stories, working out together, … Read More
Mental Health And TBI: The Risk Of Suicide
A blunt trauma to the head causes our brain to go sloshing around, slamming into it’s skeletal helmet. At best, our brains are bruised, enduring a mild to moderate concussion. At worst, our brains are sprained, experience trauma, and struggle … Read More
Who You Are vs. What You Do
Max has dropped out of Princeton without telling his parents. Upon returning home for Thanksgiving, he drops the news at the dinner table quite abruptly. A quarrel between the grownups and the young Max begins. It’s the early 1960s and … Read More
National Suicide Prevention Week And Being A Portland Resident
Warning: This article will discuss topics of suicide. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK. Recovering in Portland is a magical experience. Surrounded by the unending brilliant nature of the Pacific … Read More
Celebrate Your Recovery Story With National Recovery Month
Recovery Month started in 1989 celebrating the importance of treatment in helping people with substance use disorders reclaim their lives. In 1998 the month changed to National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Now, with a greater understanding of mental … Read More
Can You Wear Multiple Brands Of Your Life?
Brand loyalty is one of the major marketing tactics big name brands rely on. Take for example, camping gear. Numerous quality camping gear companies exist who provide great products, market a desirable outdoor lifestyle, and offer everything you would look … Read More
Is Narcan Only Used For Heroin Overdose?
On July 24th, 2018, world wide celebrity and pop icon Demi Lovato suffered an overdose. To some, the overdose came as a deep and troubling shock. To others, unfortunately, the overdose was only part of a downward spiraling tale that … Read More
Crushing The End Of 2018
We’re heading into the final quarter of 2018 which means it is time to crush your goals and close out this year feeling like a champion. Too often, when people reevaluate their goals toward the end of the year, they … Read More
Do I Need The 12 Steps?
When Bill Wilson met Dr. Bob Smith in June of 1935 there was no “rehab” to speak of. Health farms, insane asylums, mental hospitals, and other such crude attempts at rehabilitation existed, but few were successful in helping “cure” an … Read More