by OTR Staff | Jul 20, 2022 | Self Care for Addicts, Spirituality
You may have heard “gratitude” come up as a topic during meetings. You may have also heard people talk about how grateful they are to be in AA. There are several times I’ve heard old-timers introduce themselves as “______, grateful recovering alcoholic”. If you’re... 
by OTR Staff | Apr 20, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Spirituality
What is the role of a higher power in recovery? Even if you aren’t religious, finding spirituality in addiction recovery can help you on your journey to a better life. What is Spirituality? Spirituality focuses on looking at how we connect to the world... 
by OTR Staff | Dec 29, 2020 | Addiction Recovery, Sobriety, Spirituality
You might be surprised at how effective meditation for addiction recovery can be. Find out how to start your own therapeutic meditation practice. What Is Meditation? Meditation is a practice where an individual uses a technique such as mindfulness or focusing the mind... 
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...