by OTR Staff | Sep 25, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Oregon Trail Recovery, Rehab Programs, Substance Abuse Treatment
The addiction recovery process can follow the same basic structure for most addicts and alcoholics. But it is important to remember that even though we are suffering from the same disease of addiction, we are each shaped by our own upbringing and... 
by OTR Staff | Sep 17, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Rehab Programs
Recovery for many is the beginning of a long journey that winds through an individual’s darkest moments; many studies have affirmed that over 70% of those in addiction treatment have experienced physical, psychological, or sexual abuse. Because of the... 
by OTR Staff | Sep 8, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Portland Drug Rehab, Substance Abuse Treatment
If you are worried about a loved one struggling with addiction, an intervention could help. Learn how to hold an intervention for an alcoholic and/or drug-addicted friend or family member. It is important to know what to say and where you and your loved... 
by OTR Staff | Aug 25, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Sobriety
What Is Sober Living? For many folks, the transition out of recovery is one wrought with danger. One of the most common dilemmas a newly sober person faces is finding a place to live where they will not be tempted by drugs or alcohol on a regular... 
by OTR Staff | Jul 29, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Mental Health and Addiction
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... 
by OTR Staff | Jul 22, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment
It is difficult to make it through life without some traumatic experience. Experiencing violence, the persistent abuse or neglect of a parent, the harshness of a natural disaster— trauma is rarely without long-lasting effects. What is PTSD?... 