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... 
by OTR Staff | Jul 18, 2016 | Oregon Trail Recovery, Portland Drug Rehab
Let the journey begin. Uncertain of who I was as an individual, attempting to be who others wanted me to be, drugs and alcohol gave me “courage” to “fit in.” I sought approval and validation from anyone who would give it. Living most of my life in a small town I found... 
by OTR Staff | Jan 20, 2016 | Oregon Trail Recovery, Portland Drug Rehab
It is often said in the rooms of 12 step meetings that we have no control over people, places and things. After all, wherever we go, there we are. With this in mind, a lot of us at Oregon Trail Recovery are at a bit of a conundrum. Easily more than half of our...