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When alcohol enters the body, about twenty-five percent of it goes from the stomach to the bloodstream. The remaining goes into the small bowel and

In our last blog, we referenced a metaphor for heroin addiction which has now become a famous way for understanding the treacherous cycle. Heroin addiction

Back in 2013, Twitter user Bryan Donaldson, a writer for the “Late Night with Seth Meyers” show as of 2016, tweeted about an epiphany he

Our previous blog examined today’s cultural climate in regards to anonymity. We live in a more open and understanding world which celebrates recovery instead of

Sobriety has long held a philosophy of anonymity due to the shame and stigma which accompanies it. People who have had men addicted to drugs

There are few greater feelings than drawing your curtains closed for the night knowing that the dark abyss of sleep awaits you for hours upon

“Superfoods” have become all the rage in recent years. When a food is designated a “superfood” it becomes a hot new trend in diet, health,

In our previous blog we discussed PAWS, post-acute withdrawal syndrome and how being uninformed about what PAWS is and the effects PAWS can have is

Too few individuals who are recovering from drug and alcohol addiction are thoroughly educated on the critical subject of PAWS: post acute withdrawal syndrome. Outside

Eating before a workout is recommended to give your body the energy it needs to perform. However, what you eat before a workout can drastically

Imagine running your car for hours on end, driving it hundreds and hundreds of miles. As you expel the energy changed from the gasoline in

By Michael A Tree House Staff After a bust in Orange County the week of April 5, 2018, three men were accused of a counterfeit

To be grateful is to be “warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received”. As a man recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, you

To stay healthily hydrated, the theory goes, you need to consume one of two amounts of water. The tried and true classic is consuming eight

The conversation is generally the same for utilizing mind altering substances for treating those who have become addicted to mind altering substances. Whether or not

By Michael A Tree House Staff In early recovery, it is always recommended to find a routine. Whether that’s going to AA meetings, working out

By Keith W Tree House Staff With dating so tied to drinking, planning a sober first date that avoids alcohol can seem difficult. When I

Cravings are a chemical reaction in the brain operating in a malfunctioning program which was created by addiction. The brain records reward as an answer

Using social media during treatment can be an opportunity to keep friends and family updated, inspire others to make major changes in their life, and

Addiction is said to be a family issue. When a loved one in the family becomes addicted to drugs and alcohol, everyone in the family

By Keith W Tree House Staff Dating is complicated no matter what the situation. For those of us who are sober, figuring out how to

By Michael A Tree House Staff It’s saturday night, and my friend from work invites me out to unwind from the busy week we’ve had.

Justin McMillen, founder and CEO of Tree House Recovery, was recently on the Richer Soul podcast. Justin sat down with the podcast’s host to discuss