by OTR Staff | Aug 28, 2022 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment
There are many things that go hand-in-hand with addiction. Depression, anxiety, shame, and wondering why you keep drinking even when it’s ruined your relationships, among others. Among the many issues that often run alongside addiction is codependency. This is a... 
by OTR Staff | Aug 15, 2022 | Addiction Recovery, Self Care for Addicts, Sobriety
It’s one of the classic denial statements among alcoholics. “I’m a functioning alcoholic”. To an extent, it is a statement of denial for all of us. But for many of us, there is some level of truth to that statement. Not every alcoholic ends up in a tent in Old... 
by OTR Staff | Aug 10, 2022 | Self Care for Addicts, Sobriety, Uncategorized
You’ve often heard in TV shows, movies, songs, plays, musicals, interactions with friends and family, western culture at large, and the internal workings of your own alcoholic brain that alcohol can calm your nerves. Oftentimes, fear and anxiety lead us to seek... 
by OTR Staff | Jul 20, 2022 | Self Care for Addicts, Spirituality
You may have heard “gratitude” come up as a topic during meetings. You may have also heard people talk about how grateful they are to be in AA. There are several times I’ve heard old-timers introduce themselves as “______, grateful recovering alcoholic”. If you’re... ![Private vs. Public Rehab [What to Know & How to Choose]](https://oregontrailrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Private-vs.-Public-Rehab-What-to-Know-How-to-Choose-1080x675.jpg)
by OTR Staff | Jul 15, 2022 | Portland Drug Rehab, Rehab Programs, Uncategorized
Rehab, both inpatient and outpatient, can be extremely useful for those who are deep in their addiction. Beyond being a great resource, detox facilities can also be critical for people who are at risk of suffering from dangerous withdrawals. Detox followed by...