by Tanis Hayden | Apr 14, 2017 | Addiction Treatment, Rehab Programs, Substance Abuse Treatment
When we start to examine addiction and how it takes its hold on our society, we must be weary not to limit ourselves to the scope of just drugs and alcohol. In fact, recent phycological studies have shown that there are several similarities to chemical dependency and... 
by Tanis Hayden | Nov 28, 2016 | Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment
We as members of the 12 step community may or may not be familiar with the idea of “crossing our A’s.” Essentially that means a member of a specific 12 step group identifying as something that is not necessarily indicative of that set group. An example would be... 
by Tanis Hayden | Oct 14, 2016 | Addiction Treatment, Portland Drug Rehab
In the depths of the darkest places I took myself in addiction, where all hope was lost, I let go of everything beneficial to me. As I grew further and further away from a conscious contact with something greater than myself, cognitive dissonance separated me from my... 
by Tanis Hayden | Sep 15, 2016 | Addiction Treatment, Rehab Programs
When we consider the nation in its entirety, it is estimated that more than 30 percent of adults in the United States abused alcohol in one way or another, according to recent government surveys. That’s almost a third of the entire nation. That’s over 73 million... 
by Tanis Hayden | Jul 1, 2016 | Addiction Treatment, Oregon Trail Recovery, Rehab Programs
Self Care Industry Working in the field of drug and alcohol treatment is extremely rewarding. Seeing first hand, individuals change their lives from hopeless, desperate, lonely, and ashamed to becoming productive members of society is something that is not experienced... 
by Tanis Hayden | Apr 25, 2016 | Addiction Treatment, Oregon Trail Recovery
I come from a blue-collar ruffian background from the mid-west with no shortage of pride and ego. As a result, I never understood that obstacles couldn’t be overcome through willpower alone. I thought only a weak-minded person would be asking for help. Men... 