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
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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
Rock Bottom: Myth Or Reality?
J.K. Rowling was at her worst when she formed the life and story of a young boy she decided to call Harry Potter. With little
Prioritizing: Does Recovery Come Before Everything?
How can you possibly put your recovery first before everything? You have to eat. You have to sleep. You have to get a job, make
Snap Out Of It: Getting Into A Positive Mindset
Addiction’s development in the brain largely has to do with the production of pleasure, through a brain chemical called dopamine. The brain becomes addicted to
Alcohol Affects The Pancreas: Know The Signs And Symptoms
On April 20, 2018, it was announced that globally renowned DJ and musician Avicii was found dead. At the ripe young age of 28 years
Synthetic Marijuana Is Becoming More Dangerous
You wouldn’t water a plant with Mountain Dew. You wouldn’t pour Coca Cola in your dog’s bowl. Somethings are meant to be treated naturally and
Testicular Cancer: Signs, Symptoms, & Self-Exams
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. Men between the ages of 15-35 are at the highest risk for developing testicular cancer, though the cancer is
Victories Are Necessary In Recovery
By Adam Moulton Tree House Staff The vast majority of the 10 years before I got sober was riddled with failure and despair. The thought
Porn Overload: Addiction To Fantasy
By Michael A Tree House Staff We have movies on demand, TV access through our computers and phones, and social media one hand movement away.
Alcohol Awareness Month: Increased Binge Drinking
Binge drinking doesn’t always lead to alcoholism. For many men, their alcoholism started with routine binge drinking. Consuming more than five drinks in a two
Long Term Risks Of Alcohol Abuse
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, bringing information and education to the public about the potential harms of alcohol abuse. Alcohol abuse is hard to
Should Men In Recovery Be Vaping?
Men can gain some street credit in recovery based on their build. Not build as in the physique, but the vape they carry. “Building” has
Surviving 420: A Guide For The Newly Sober Man
On April 20th, 2018, millions upon millions of marijuana smokers around the world will come together in public spaces, as well as private spaces, and
How Does Marijuana Affect The Brain?
Marijuana is called cannabis. In our brains, we have an endocannabinoid system and varying cannabinoid receptors. THC, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, is the main active ingredient in marijuana
Is Marijuana Addicting?
Marijuana is considered the “safe drug” alternative by many because marijuana has medicinal benefits and cannot cause an overdose. However, marijuana use does have some
Reconnecting with Creativity in Sobriety
By Jake Evans Tree House Staff One of my favorite musical artists is Anthony Green, the frontman for bands like Circa Survive, Saosin, and the
Surviving PAWS: 3 Ways To Maintain Your Exercise Habits
Motivation only lasts so long. When motivation dies out, which it eventually does, it is the habits you build in recovery which keep you going.
You’re Already Practicing Mindfulness If You Play Sports
You line up the shot. You take a deep breath. All of your focus, awareness, and attention in that moment is set on your objective.
Mindfulness And The Brain: How It Works
Our brains contain two small almond shaped pieces called the amygdalae. For such small components of our brain, they play an immense role, especially for
Mindfulness Helps Reduce Drug Cravings
Buddhism is based on four spiritual principles or tenets which are called The Four Noble Truths. After reaching enlightenment and discovering Nirvana, the Buddha taught
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
Rock Bottom: Myth Or Reality?
J.K. Rowling was at her worst when she formed the life and story of a young boy she decided to call Harry Potter. With little
Prioritizing: Does Recovery Come Before Everything?
How can you possibly put your recovery first before everything? You have to eat. You have to sleep. You have to get a job, make
Snap Out Of It: Getting Into A Positive Mindset
Addiction’s development in the brain largely has to do with the production of pleasure, through a brain chemical called dopamine. The brain becomes addicted to
Alcohol Affects The Pancreas: Know The Signs And Symptoms
On April 20, 2018, it was announced that globally renowned DJ and musician Avicii was found dead. At the ripe young age of 28 years
Synthetic Marijuana Is Becoming More Dangerous
You wouldn’t water a plant with Mountain Dew. You wouldn’t pour Coca Cola in your dog’s bowl. Somethings are meant to be treated naturally and
Testicular Cancer: Signs, Symptoms, & Self-Exams
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. Men between the ages of 15-35 are at the highest risk for developing testicular cancer, though the cancer is
Victories Are Necessary In Recovery
By Adam Moulton Tree House Staff The vast majority of the 10 years before I got sober was riddled with failure and despair. The thought
Porn Overload: Addiction To Fantasy
By Michael A Tree House Staff We have movies on demand, TV access through our computers and phones, and social media one hand movement away.
Alcohol Awareness Month: Increased Binge Drinking
Binge drinking doesn’t always lead to alcoholism. For many men, their alcoholism started with routine binge drinking. Consuming more than five drinks in a two
Long Term Risks Of Alcohol Abuse
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, bringing information and education to the public about the potential harms of alcohol abuse. Alcohol abuse is hard to
Should Men In Recovery Be Vaping?
Men can gain some street credit in recovery based on their build. Not build as in the physique, but the vape they carry. “Building” has
Surviving 420: A Guide For The Newly Sober Man
On April 20th, 2018, millions upon millions of marijuana smokers around the world will come together in public spaces, as well as private spaces, and
How Does Marijuana Affect The Brain?
Marijuana is called cannabis. In our brains, we have an endocannabinoid system and varying cannabinoid receptors. THC, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, is the main active ingredient in marijuana
Is Marijuana Addicting?
Marijuana is considered the “safe drug” alternative by many because marijuana has medicinal benefits and cannot cause an overdose. However, marijuana use does have some
Reconnecting with Creativity in Sobriety
By Jake Evans Tree House Staff One of my favorite musical artists is Anthony Green, the frontman for bands like Circa Survive, Saosin, and the
Surviving PAWS: 3 Ways To Maintain Your Exercise Habits
Motivation only lasts so long. When motivation dies out, which it eventually does, it is the habits you build in recovery which keep you going.
You’re Already Practicing Mindfulness If You Play Sports
You line up the shot. You take a deep breath. All of your focus, awareness, and attention in that moment is set on your objective.
Mindfulness And The Brain: How It Works
Our brains contain two small almond shaped pieces called the amygdalae. For such small components of our brain, they play an immense role, especially for
Mindfulness Helps Reduce Drug Cravings
Buddhism is based on four spiritual principles or tenets which are called The Four Noble Truths. After reaching enlightenment and discovering Nirvana, the Buddha taught
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