TREE HOUSE BLOG

Summer is a sacred time of year full of promises, opportunities, and the sweet feeling of freedom. Men who are in their first year of

Addiction doesn’t often come with a schedule, in the beginning. Once the body and the brain become severely chemically dependent on drugs or alcohol, men

By Ryan Howsley Tree House Staff A few weeks ago I got to experience one of the most thrilling rides of my life: I stood

Acetaminophen, the scientific name for the active ingredient in Tylenol, can be found over the counter and in behind the counter prescriptions. Though Tylenol is

By Michael A Tree House Staff It’s easy to wake up, roll over, check our phones, and start the day by running around. This ambitious

By Michael A Tree House Staff During the 1890s, Russian physiologist, Ivan Pavlov was looking at salivation in dogs in response to being fed when

Estimates have not accumulated yet for what is likely to be a harrowing number highlighting the ongoing reality of the opioid epidemic. Town by town

By Jonathan von Clausewitz Tree House Staff Early on in my recovery I was exposed to the concept of meditation. I was eager to learn

The old adage, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” is something that has been passed down through the

By Michael A Tree House Staff Entering a new healthy, sober lifestyle usually involves finding a fitness routine, an active lifestyle, or an adventure-based life

There is a phenomenon which occurs in the earliest stages of recovery, from the first few months through to the first two years. Post Acute

Toss. Turn. Repeat. Toss. Turn. Repeat. Wake up. Fall asleep. Wake up. Fall asleep. Stay awake. Toss. Turn. Repeat. Sleep in the early stages of

Being of service is a major theme for men in recovery from addiction. Giving back to other men, giving back to their community of recovery,

By David Cajthaml Tree House Staff In a world where drug use has become an epidemic, many important contributing factors to addiction, including diet, are

Earth is split into two hemispheres. In alternating seasons, Earth turns into summer time. Lush, green, and thriving, the half of the world experiencing summer

Men who attend Tree House Recovery in Orange County, California are exposed to some of the best in Southern California’s nature and adventure scene. The

Being kind is not a requirement in life, but being kind can go a long way. Through recovery, men learn how to be kind to

Few people have such a deep and intimate understanding of one another than two people in recovery. The shared experience of addiction or alcoholism is

Women are usually casted as the dramatic ones. Plenty of reality TV shows exist centered on female drama, which can become catty, petty, vicious, vengeful,