by OTR Staff | Oct 15, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Substance Abuse Treatment
Ketamine, or “Special K,” is legally used as an anesthetic in the medical treatment of animals for its tranquilizing effect. It causes human users to dissociate from their environment, and often results in psychedelic or hallucinogenic symptoms as well. Ketamine is... 
by OTR Staff | Aug 25, 2021 | Addiction Recovery
Importance Of Forgiveness Apart from the addiction itself, one of the hardest aspects of recovery is shame. You may feel that what you’ve done is unforgivable, that you don’t know how to begin to move forward, to ask forgiveness of others, or even to forgive yourself.... 
by OTR Staff | Aug 20, 2021 | Addiction Recovery
What does it mean to make amends? Making amends, in terms of recovery, means acknowledging the hurt or damage that has been done, showing repentance, expressing genuine remorse, and then doing everything that you can to make it right. This is a crucial step in... 
by OTR Staff | Aug 8, 2021 | Addiction Recovery
Saying no to drugs and alcohol can be hard. There’s no denying that. However, with the right methods and mindset — it’s highly doable. That’s probably why everyone loves real-world examples. Learning how other people face addiction and recovery challenges can provide... 
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...