by OTR Staff | Jul 5, 2022 | Addiction Recovery, Relationships and Addiction
Humans are social animals. We evolved to hunt as pack animals (alongside dogs, seriously, check out the history of the intertwined evolution of dogs and humans, it’s fascinating). Around 9,000-8,000 BC, when we finally got around to discovering agriculture we began... 
by OTR Staff | Jun 28, 2022 | Relationships and Addiction, Self Care for Addicts
The day has finally come. Your loved one is home from treatment. So, what do you do now? Are there strict rules to follow? Should you dump all alcohol out of your house? Do you have to learn a new language in order to communicate with them? All questions people might... 
by OTR Staff | Feb 25, 2022 | Portland Drug Rehab, Rehab Programs, Relationships and Addiction
The families of addicts and alcoholics are often deeply affected by their loved one’s addiction. Wanting your family member to get sober, not knowing how to help them, and not knowing what to do to support their recovery can be a harrowing experience. Oftentimes,... 
by OTR Staff | Jan 4, 2022 | Relationships and Addiction, Self Care for Addicts
Early Sobriety Dating — Should You Date While In recovery? So many aspects of our lives are affected by addiction. The negative impact that substance use can have on our personal relationships is heartbreaking and can push us further into dependency. From our... 
by OTR Staff | Dec 7, 2020 | Relationships and Addiction, Sobriety
The holidays can be difficult to navigate as an addict or the loved one of an addict. Whether you’re only realizing you may have a substance abuse problem, starting early sobriety, or you’ve been in recovery for years— the holidays can still be a triggering and... 
by OTR Staff | Nov 7, 2020 | Portland Drug Rehab, Rehab Programs, Relationships and Addiction
Now that your loved one has enrolled in a detox or rehab program, how can you best support them during their recovery? Learn how to offer support in recovery. How to Support Someone in Rehab One of the hardest parts of a person’s recovery journey...