Most people have their favorite holiday, and many choose that week-long stretch at the end of every year that encompasses Christmas and New Year’s. For someone who’s in recovery from drugs or alcohol, however, these few days can be the most trying of the year. If you’re worried about staying sober New Year’s, contact an Oregon Men’s…
Are you concerned about staying sober this Christmas? It’s important to give yourself the time, space, and resources that you need. Christmas can be a difficult time for just about everyone. Portland drug and alcohol treatment is there if you feel that you need help. Why Is Staying Sober on Christmas So Difficult? The holiday season…
Chances are you, or someone you love is currently battling addiction. In fact, in Oregon, addiction touches the lives of 2 out of 3 people, with either them or a family member suffering from addiction. Drug and alcohol abuse in Portland Oregon, is a big problem. However, there are rehab centers in Oregon that can help. What Should You…
Being a parent comes with a lot of responsibility, even when your child grows up. If you are a parent of an alcoholic, a great deal of energy and time are spent trying to help your child with alcoholism. Alcoholism can put loved ones at risk for emotional or physical trauma, making it important to…
If you’re in recovery, you know that it can be hard to adapt to holidays that used to center around getting trashed. The good news: as you progress in your new, sober lifestyle, you and your family and friends will create new traditions. You’ll remember the memories you make together. If you’re ready to slide…
Families looking for the best rehab centers in Hillsboro, OR are not limited to just that one city. There are a few drug and rehab options there, but often the best course of action is to expand your search to a wider area, including nearby cities like Portland. What about a drug rehab in Oregon? Best…
The term “enabler” is a catch-all for anyone that supports, condones, or catalyzes bad or uncommon behavior to others. The term enabler is usually associated with high-profile substance abuse and addiction. It can also apply to individuals that enable other types of potentially destructive behavior. So how can you answer the question “am I an…
Alcohol abuse and alcoholism is never an easy subject to discuss with a loved one who may struggle with these issues. It is tempting to directly confront a friend or family member that struggles with alcoholism, but that may backfire without a properly established alcohol intervention. Movies and TV tend to dramatize interventions to be…
Spreading awareness regarding the dangers of using substances during pregnancy is important. According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), too many women use drugs while they’re pregnant. The NCADD launched National Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Awareness Week to spread awareness about this problem. The NCADD wants to help soon-to-be…
When it comes to addiction recovery, the journey doesn’t end when you leave the rehab facility. In fact, this is just the beginning. In addiction treatment, you learn and develop the necessary skills you need for relapse prevention. Typically, this includes finding sober activities and therapeutic recreation. When you begin taking those first solo steps…