by OTR Staff | May 20, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Portland Drug Rehab, Substance Abuse Treatment
Are you worried about someone you care for, but you’re not sure how to tell whether they have a problem? It can be hard to know how to tell if someone is on drugs and what signs to look for when you suspect a family member or friend is struggling with chemical... 
by OTR Staff | Feb 29, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Portland Drug Rehab, Rehab Programs, Relationships and Addiction, Substance Abuse Treatment
There may come a time when a friend, relative, or partner’s substance abuse problem becomes an addiction, and you start to consider getting them professional help. Professional help can look like many things, but rehab (drug treatment) is the most effective way... 
by OTR Staff | Jan 25, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Portland Drug Rehab, Substance Abuse Treatment
In the past 8 to 10 years, approximately 20 million people sought treatment for substance abuse related issues. There was nearly a 25% increase over the end of the 1990’s. Simply put, more people are seeking treatment. It is this articles goal to examine 3 of these... 
by OTR Staff | Dec 18, 2017 | Portland Drug Rehab, Sobriety
Coping with Holiday Stress To some extent for nearly everyone, the holidays are a stressful time; plain and simple. What is supposed to be a time dedicated to family, community, and general peace and harmony quickly becomes a time of anxiety around... 
by OTR Staff | Sep 12, 2017 | Oregon Trail Recovery, Portland Drug Rehab
This September marks the 27th anniversary of National Recovery Month. The entire month raises awareness towards those who struggle with substance use disorder, as well as mental health awareness. Sponsored by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration... 
by OTR Staff | Oct 14, 2016 | Addiction Treatment, Portland Drug Rehab, Spirituality
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...