BS: the Brain Science behind BS’ing
Addiction has a nefarious reputation when it comes to honesty and telling the truth. Men who are addicted to drugs and/alcohol are notorious for lying,
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Can You Pavlov Yourself? How to Condition Your Brain
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
Opioid Crisis: Waiting For Numbers
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
Quiet Time: a Stepping Stone to Meditation
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 Impact of Negative Language: Words Have Power
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
What to do When you Can’t Work Out
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
How Does The DSM Define Addiction?
Eleven criteria exist to diagnose a substance use disorder, according to the DSM-V. To be diagnosed, someone must meet at least two of the criteria
Extinction Bursts And PAWS
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
What To Expect When You’re Not Sleeping
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
How To Get A Better Night’s Sleep In Early Recovery
In one of our recent blog posts, we discussed the effects of insomnia and sleeplessness in the early stages of recovery. Through detox in the
Hip Hop and Drug Addiction
By Michael A Tree House Staff When Lil Peep, an up-and-coming rapper, passed away from an overdose in November of 2017, a lot of awareness
The Importance Of Being Of Service To Nature
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,
Diet and Addiction: What we Eat Impacts our Mental Health
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
Relapse Prevention: Learning From Planet Earth
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
Ways To Be Of Service To Nature
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
Honesty: Why There’s No Room Left For Deception In Recovery
Like any thinking experience, lying doesn’t just happen. CNN spoke with Tali Sharot of University College London, who is an associate professor of cognitive neuroscience
Kindness Goes A Long Way
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
Pros And Cons Of Dating Another Person In Recovery
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
Dealing With Drama In Early Recovery
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,
Surviving Treatment: 5 Ways To Get Through Without Giving Up
Going to treatment for a drug and alcohol addiction is a monumental decision. Spending anywhere from a few weeks to a few months in a
Feelings Vs. Facts: Which Is Real?
We can base a lot in our lives on what we feel. As men who have lived in active addiction, we know the power feelings
Rehab “Classes”: Don’t Blow Them Off
“What did you learn today?” your parents might have asked after a day at school. “I don’t know,” you reply. You didn’t pay much attention.
4 Practices To Boost Your Focus
Camera lenses have focus for a reason. Imagine a world where everything captured by a camera lens was blurry? Without focus, we have no clarity.
Sobriety In Good Times And Bad
“I don’t want that to take me out”, a man might say. “Things like that take me out every time,” a man might explain. “I
BS: the Brain Science behind BS’ing
Addiction has a nefarious reputation when it comes to honesty and telling the truth. Men who are addicted to drugs and/alcohol are notorious for lying,
Can You Pavlov Yourself? How to Condition Your Brain
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
Opioid Crisis: Waiting For Numbers
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
Quiet Time: a Stepping Stone to Meditation
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 Impact of Negative Language: Words Have Power
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
What to do When you Can’t Work Out
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
How Does The DSM Define Addiction?
Eleven criteria exist to diagnose a substance use disorder, according to the DSM-V. To be diagnosed, someone must meet at least two of the criteria
Extinction Bursts And PAWS
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
What To Expect When You’re Not Sleeping
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
How To Get A Better Night’s Sleep In Early Recovery
In one of our recent blog posts, we discussed the effects of insomnia and sleeplessness in the early stages of recovery. Through detox in the
Hip Hop and Drug Addiction
By Michael A Tree House Staff When Lil Peep, an up-and-coming rapper, passed away from an overdose in November of 2017, a lot of awareness
The Importance Of Being Of Service To Nature
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,
Diet and Addiction: What we Eat Impacts our Mental Health
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
Relapse Prevention: Learning From Planet Earth
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
Ways To Be Of Service To Nature
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
Honesty: Why There’s No Room Left For Deception In Recovery
Like any thinking experience, lying doesn’t just happen. CNN spoke with Tali Sharot of University College London, who is an associate professor of cognitive neuroscience
Kindness Goes A Long Way
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
Pros And Cons Of Dating Another Person In Recovery
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
Dealing With Drama In Early Recovery
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,
Surviving Treatment: 5 Ways To Get Through Without Giving Up
Going to treatment for a drug and alcohol addiction is a monumental decision. Spending anywhere from a few weeks to a few months in a
Feelings Vs. Facts: Which Is Real?
We can base a lot in our lives on what we feel. As men who have lived in active addiction, we know the power feelings
Rehab “Classes”: Don’t Blow Them Off
“What did you learn today?” your parents might have asked after a day at school. “I don’t know,” you reply. You didn’t pay much attention.
4 Practices To Boost Your Focus
Camera lenses have focus for a reason. Imagine a world where everything captured by a camera lens was blurry? Without focus, we have no clarity.
Sobriety In Good Times And Bad
“I don’t want that to take me out”, a man might say. “Things like that take me out every time,” a man might explain. “I
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