by Kenny Hand | Oct 14, 2021 | Mental Health and Addiction
Written By: Kenneth A. Hand, B.A. “If you deliberately plan on being less than you are capable of being, then I warn you that you’ll be unhappy for the rest of your life.” –Abraham Maslow Substance use disorder (SUD) affects over 1.1 billion people worldwide (Pinel,... 
by OTR Staff | Apr 14, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Mental Health and Addiction, Self Care for Addicts
Dealing with grief and loss is not easy for anyone, especially because at a young age, we are not always taught or shown healthy ways to handle those situations. Although grief can be complicated and people have different ways of processing it, it doesn’t have to be... 
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 14, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Mental Health and Addiction
The emotional effects of drug and alcohol abuse can impact your journey to recovery. If you believe that you are struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol and could also be exhibiting the symptoms of depression, this guide will be a useful... 
by OTR Staff | Jul 9, 2020 | Mental Health and Addiction, Substance Abuse Treatment
Mental Health and Substance Abuse If you or someone you care about is struggling with addiction, there are some very important facts you should know about the effects of drugs and alcohol on mental health. This guide is designed to inform people... 
by OTR Staff | Jun 29, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Mental Health and Addiction
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. Not only is...