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... 
by OTR Staff | Dec 29, 2020 | Addiction Recovery, Sobriety, Spirituality
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... 
by OTR Staff | Feb 13, 2018 | Addiction Recovery, Oregon Trail Recovery
Movies have the power to take us away to different places and to help us escape a sometimes-harsh reality. However films, like the art form they are, often time have the power to imitate life and to present a relatable message in humanistic themes.... 