TREE HOUSE BLOG

The display of men’s anger in mainstream media takes one of two extreme forms. First, a man turns belligerently, blindly, uncontrollably “macho” angry, full of

Addiction is a set of maladaptive, self-destructive habits. Through treatment and ongoing recovery, men nurture a new set of habits which keeps them moving forward

The possibility of recovery hinges entirely on one small belief: a belief in the ability to change. Many men have lamented in their active addiction

By Michael A Tree House Staff Just one month after Coachella 2018 kicked of this year’s music festival season, presale tickets for Coachella 2019 became

By Jake Evans Tree House Staff Imagine yourself standing at a fork in the road. Down one way there is a path that is foggy

Males have been behind most of the nationally recognized mass shootings in the last few years. With each new tragedy comes a widespread conversation, using

There is no set time frame for how long you should be single or abstinent in sobriety. Some veterans of recovery recommend staying single and

There are simply too many metaphors available in the spring. The most prominent springtime metaphor is stopping to smell the roses. Roses, and dozens of

Amy Thomson was just 16 years old when her entire life changed with just one pill. At a party in Glasgow, the teenager took MDMA

Fentanyl, an opioid that according to NIDA is 50-100 times stronger than heroin, has been a leading contributing factor to the current opioid overdose epidemic.

Hallucinogenic drugs cause disturbances in the visual field through hallucinations and what are called “visual aberrations”. These disruptions affect perception, color, dimension, and reality. HPPD

Hallucinogens primarily interfere with two chemicals in the brain, serotonin and glutamate. Serotonin is a brain chemical which typically helps regulate mood and emotion. Under

Surfing is fantastic for your physical and mental health. Men in recovery from addiction need outdoor physical challenges about which they can become passionate, focused,

On an episode of Extra Connections podcast, Justin McMillen spoke with James Lott Jr about how single-sex treatment creates strong bonds between men, which is

The mental health benefits of surfing are endless because of how intimately connected to water you are. Water is a proven treatment for everything which

California is a nature lover’s playland. Orange County is one of the most highly sought after places of residence for people seeking the California lifestyle.

Journalist C. Brian Smith visited Tree House Recovery while researching a feature for MEL magazine. His article documents a Tree House client’s experience while articulating

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