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Your brain is the center of your life. Your thoughts, your body, your functions, your decisions, your behaviors, your habits, your philosophies, and even your

There have been a number of exposes written in the last year or two which have blown the lid off of the opioid industry. A

Alcohol changes the way we behave, the decisions that we make, and inhibits our ability to control all of our behavior. Largely that is because

Andy Irons is known as one of the greatest surfers to ever ride a wave, or as he calls it, getting “Kissed by God.” His

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

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