by Benjamin | Oct 10, 2022 | Addiction Treatment, Mental Health and Addiction, Rehab Programs
Important Note: Opioid overdose is a medical emergency, immediately call 911 for help if you believe someone is overdosing. Since this is an article about something that is potentially lethal, you’re going to see this note pop up multiple times, because it’s very... 
by OTR Staff | Aug 28, 2022 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment
There are many things that go hand-in-hand with addiction. Depression, anxiety, shame, and wondering why you keep drinking even when it’s ruined your relationships, among others. Among the many issues that often run alongside addiction is codependency. This is a... ![Why You Should Repair Relationships in Recovery [And How to Do It]](https://oregontrailrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Why-You-Should-Repair-Relationships-in-Recovery-And-How-to-Do-It-1080x675.jpg)
by OTR Staff | May 25, 2022 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment
Relationships are among a long list of things we ruin when we’re in the midst of our addictions. Relationships between friends, family, significant others, bosses, if it’s a relationship that matters to us, there’s a chance it’s affected by our drinking/using. By... 
by OTR Staff | May 15, 2022 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment
Humans make mistakes, yes, all humans, including alcoholics and addicts. If you’re an alcoholic or addict, your addiction is likely filled with mistakes or bad decisions. When you sober up, you can still be prone to mistakes (shocking, I know). But don’t worry, there... 
by OTR Staff | May 5, 2022 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment
There’s physical sobriety and there’s emotional sobriety. Physical sobriety is simple enough. It means you aren’t drinking or using. Emotional sobriety involves addressing the deeper reasons you drank or use. When we drank or used, we were largely trying to drown out... 
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...