by OTR Staff | Jul 29, 2020 | Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse is probably a more common coping mechanism when struggling with physical and emotional trauma than you would think. Learn about trauma and addiction recovery – you are not alone! Let us begin by getting a better understanding of trauma, substance... 
by OTR Staff | Jun 29, 2020 | Addiction Treatment
Anxiety is a condition experienced by people around the world. The causes of anxiety vary wildly from person to person but often are exhibited with similar symptoms: short temper, a feeling of restlessness, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. Along with anxiety... 
by OTR Staff | Jun 15, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment
The first signs of addiction are often hard to detect, especially for those closest to those falling into the clutches of substance abuse. Even once the signs of addiction become too apparent to ignore it is difficult to take compassionate action. The dilemma of... 
by OTR Staff | May 20, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Portland Drug Rehab, Substance Abuse Treatment
Are you worried about someone you care for, but you’re not sure how to tell whether they have a problem? It can be hard to know how to tell if someone is on drugs and what signs to look for when you suspect a family member or friend is struggling with chemical... 
by OTR Staff | Jan 28, 2020 | Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse can tear relationships apart through trust issues and volatile behavior, but the contrary can be almost as bad: codependency. The term “codependent” is frequently tied to unhealthy relationships, but that isn’t necessarily the case. An unchecked... 
by OTR Staff | Jan 16, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Stories
Long-term brain damage caused by drugs may never heal, but emotional healing is another story. For those in rehab, emotional healing is achievable, but it takes time and patience. Even after putting an end to my methamphetamine abuse, I still struggled for years with... 