by OTR Staff | Apr 30, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Self Care for Addicts
Many people recovering from substance abuse issues need to start their lives over again from scratch. To do this, they need to create a new substance-free identity and lifestyle, work on mending broken relationships with family and loved ones, and work towards... 
by OTR Staff | Apr 20, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Spirituality
What is the role of a higher power in recovery? Even if you aren’t religious, finding spirituality in addiction recovery can help you on your journey to a better life. What is Spirituality? Spirituality focuses on looking at how we connect to the world... 
by OTR Staff | Apr 14, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Mental Health and Addiction, Self Care for Addicts
Dealing with grief and loss is not easy for anyone, especially because at a young age, we are not always taught or shown healthy ways to handle those situations. Although grief can be complicated and people have different ways of processing it, it doesn’t have to be... 
by OTR Staff | Apr 5, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Stories
Learn about the common responsibilities, types of commitments, and importance of each Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) service position for recovery. There is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes of a 12-step meeting like Alcoholics Anonymous, and the people who... 
by OTR Staff | Mar 31, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment
What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)? If you or someone you know has had a problem with substance abuse like alcohol or drugs, you have likely heard of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It has been around since 1935 and was started by Bill Wilson and Dr. Robert Smith (known as... 
by OTR Staff | Mar 10, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment
Is addiction a disease? The short answer is yes, addiction is a brain chemistry disease. Understanding The Brain & Addiction Dopamine and serotonin are the two types of neurotransmitters (chemical brain messengers) that have the biggest impact on... 