by OTR Staff | Dec 1, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment
Does the question “Am I an alcoholic?” pop into your mind occasionally? People have been struggling with alcoholism for ages and although they have been using alcohol for tens of thousands of years, the earliest recorded abuse of alcohol dates from 7,000 BCE... 
by OTR Staff | Nov 17, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment
Myths surrounding drug and alcohol addiction are quite common and very harmful. Replace myths about addiction with these real facts. For instance, most people are unaware of just how common addiction is in the USA. However, nearly 1 in 12 Americans have an... 
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...