Addiction Blog
Common Questions About Finding & Working With a Sponsor
No one understands an addict or alcoholic like another addict or alcoholic, and this belief is a cornerstone in most 12 step meeting foundations. Carrying the burden of having the disease of addiction alone is a heavy weight, and that load is made lighter when...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Addiction Treatment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be helpful for alcohol and substance abuse addiction treatment. We use CBT techniques at Oregon Trail Recovery to help support your recovery. Learn why it’s an effective therapy for addiction. What is Cognitive...
How to Identify Negative and Unhealthy Influences in Your Life
Whether you’re newly sober or just starting your recovery, learning how to identify negative influences in your life can help you continue to make positive changes. Letting go of the past in addiction recovery An addict's best chance at long-term recovery success is...
Benefits Of Group Therapy For Addiction Recovery
Part of the addiction recovery process at OTR includes patients attending group therapy. Learn more about group therapy benefits for recovery from addiction. Learn More About Group Therapy and Addiction Oregon Trail Recovery aims to ensure a safe environment where our...
How Meditation for Addiction Can Assist in Your Recovery
You might be surprised at how effective meditation for addiction recovery can be. Find out how to start your own therapeutic meditation practice. What Is Meditation? Meditation is a practice where an individual uses a technique such as mindfulness or focusing the mind...
New Year’s and Sobriety; Sober Celebrations and Resolutions
Whether you are wondering how to stay sober on New Year’s Eve, or you are making a new resolution to stay sober- learn tips for navigating New Year’s and sobriety. If you are looking forward to the coming new year with hope for a healthier future, like most of us you...
Holidays & Addiction Recovery Guide for Addicts & Families
The holidays can be difficult to navigate as an addict or the loved one of an addict. Whether you’re only realizing you may have a substance abuse problem, starting early sobriety, or you’ve been in recovery for years— the holidays can still be a triggering and...
Am I An Alcoholic? How to Tell If You Have an Addiction
Does the question “Am I an alcoholic?” pop into your mind occasionally? People have been struggling with alcoholism for ages and although they have been using alcohol for tens of thousands of years, the earliest recorded abuse of alcohol dates from 7,000 BCE...
Dispelling Common Myths About Drug & Alcohol Addiction
Myths surrounding drug and alcohol addiction are quite common and very harmful. Replace myths about addiction with these real facts. For instance, most people are unaware of just how common addiction is in the USA. However, nearly 1 in 12 Americans have an...
How to Support Someone in Rehab for Substance Abuse
Now that your loved one has enrolled in a detox or rehab program, how can you best support them during their recovery? Learn how to offer support in recovery. How to Support Someone in Rehab One of the hardest parts of a person’s recovery journey...