Interpreting the Results of Tree House’s Anhedonia Quiz
About Diagnosing: When it comes to diagnosing mental health problems like anhedonia there is usually a degree of uncertainty involved. After all many conditions share …
Dax Shepard’s Addiction and Relapse after 16 years
In September 2020, Dax Shepard announced he had relapsed on Vicodin and oxycontin after 16 years of sobriety. Dax Shepard’s First Addiction: The American actor, …
Will Zac Efron Play Captain Jack Sparrow In Next Pirates of the Carribean?
The short answer is possibly. But also maybe not. The story goes back to a 2018 Washington Post Op-ed piece written by Amber Heard who …
Efron Finally Opens up About His Addiction
Like many other teenage stars or icons, Zac Efron struggled to adapt to life after widespread Disney success. Coping with his own problems, the demands …
What is ChemSex?
The term Chemsex refers to homosexual or bisexual men who use crystal meth, mephedrone, or GHB to enhance sex with other men. When it comes …
Addiction Vs Exercise: Tree House ESM Praised in Endominance
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
OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES OF KURT COBAIN’S SUICIDE: Cobain’s Stomach Pain: Kurt’s mysterious pain is almost as iconic as the singer himself, and many believe his …
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 …
Is It Social Drinking or Something More?
We live in a culture where drinking is normalized. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than 70 percent of Americans …
Should You Be Going to Al-Anon Meetings?
12-step meetings such as AA and NA are often valuable resources for people recovering from addiction. Even if you have completed a residential or outpatient …
3 Ways to Strengthen Your Willpower
Contrary to popular belief, overcoming addiction isn’t mainly a matter of willpower. Recovery is a process that requires social support, therapy, and lifestyle changes, among …
Why Cooking Is a Great Recovery Skill
Picking up new activities is great for recovery. Learning new skills helps focus your attention, increase your sense of self-efficacy, and meet new people who …
The Cause and Controversy Of Kurt Cobain’s Suicide
Born February 20, 1967 as Kurt Donald Cobain, Nirvana’s lead singer was one of, if not the, premiere musical icon of Generation X [7]. He …
3 Ways Your Life Improves Once You Stop Drinking
An alcohol use disorder can have a serious impact on your life. It can ruin your relationships, tank your career, and damage your health. About …
Are You in a Codependent Relationship?
A codependent relationship is one in which the two people depend on each other in unhealthy ways. Typically, one person is the care-taker and the …
Using Music to Boost Your Mental Health
Music plays a role in nearly everyone’s life. From the casual listener to the avid musician, everyone has had the experience of being moved by …
How to Get out of a Recovery Rut
Although it would be great if recovery were a steady climb from despair to hope, it rarely goes that smoothly. There are always setbacks and …