Tree House’s ESM program was mentioned recently in an article on endominance discussing the connection between exercise and successful sobriety. In reviewing several scientific publications, …
The Death of Kurt Cobain
Cobain’s Stomach Pain: Kurt’s mysterious pain is almost as iconic as the singer himself, and many believe his suicide was a way to escape chronic …
Zac Efron’s Journey From Alcoholism
Zac Efron’s celebrity career launched when he was only 19 years old thanks to the financial success of High School Musical in 2006. The Disney …
4 Tips for Defeating Rumination
Rumination is the habit of dwelling on negative thoughts about the past or worries about the future. Originating from “ruminate,” the word describes what cows …
Why Addiction Treatment Must Be Holistic
The phrase “holistic treatment” may conjure images of burning sage and healing crystals but it really just means treating the whole person. Holistic treatment is …
The Value of Self-Discipline in Addiction Recovery
One popular misconception about addiction is that it’s mainly the result of a lack of self-discipline. A 2018 poll found that, while a slight majority …
Healthy Ways to Deal With Fear
Everyone experiences fear to some degree but fears vary greatly from person to person. One person may not think twice about skydiving but feel terrified …
3 Key Ideas From Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy or CBT is currently the most commonly used form of psychotherapy, with loads of research backing up its effectiveness for conditions such as …
The Power of Self-Affirmation
Self-affirmation may bring to mind the image of Stuart Smalley looking in the mirror and saying, “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and gosh darn …
What If Your Sponsor Relapses?
People who have been through an addiction treatment program often find that a 12-step program such as AA or NA is a great resource for …