by OTR Staff | Apr 24, 2022 | Addiction Recovery, Oregon Trail Recovery
Stress is part of life, be it stress about work, stress about friends, stress about family, stress about your local soccer team basing their entire offensive strategy on the counterattack at the expense of a solid defense (okay that one’s not important). When you... 
by OTR Staff | Apr 12, 2022 | Addiction Recovery
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurological disorder that is mostly associated with difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity, impulsive behavior, and difficulty coping with boredom and tedious tasks. When you’re young, ADHD can affect your... 
by OTR Staff | Apr 5, 2022 | Addiction Recovery
Depression and addiction often go hand in hand. Mental disorders can often be a driving factor in our desire to blot out our consciousness. This is why “dual-diagnosis” is such a common trait among addicts and alcoholics. But there is hope, both for the treatment of... 
by OTR Staff | Mar 30, 2022 | Addiction Recovery
If you’ve paid attention to the news regarding addiction rates, you’ll be aware that addiction is a prevalent problem in the United States. The opioid epidemic has dominated news headlines relating to addiction and health. Away from the news media, if you walk through... 
by OTR Staff | Jan 14, 2022 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment
Being LGBTQ+ can add an extra layer of complication to someone new in recovery or in the throes of addiction. While society has made great strides, there are still several unique challenges LGBTQ+ people face. Large sections of society continue to harbor homophobic... 
by OTR Staff | Dec 13, 2021 | Addiction Recovery
Tis’ the season! Holiday seasons can be notorious for instigating relapse. Whether you do or do not get along with your family, it can be a difficult time. Some people have very dysfunctional families and are prone to illicit strong emotional responses. Unhealthy...