by OTR Staff | Dec 1, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment
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... 
by OTR Staff | Nov 17, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment
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... 
by OTR Staff | Nov 7, 2020 | Portland Drug Rehab, Rehab Programs
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... 
by OTR Staff | Oct 16, 2020 | Oregon Trail Recovery, Portland Drug Rehab, Rehab Programs
When substance abuse is present in a person’s life, it doesn’t just affect the person abusing the substance, it impacts everyone who cares about them. How to Cope When a Loved One Relapses By taking care of yourself and learning how to cope... 
by OTR Staff | Oct 9, 2020 | Oregon Trail Recovery, Rehab Programs
If you have completed a substance abuse program, CONGRATULATIONS! That is a major achievement and you should be proud of the hard work you have done on yourself and the commitment you have shown to your sobriety. The skills you have learned to employ to... 