by OTR Staff | Dec 1, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment
Does the question “Am I an alcoholic?” pop into your mind occasionally? People have been struggling with alcoholism for ages and although they have been using alcohol for tens of thousands of years, the earliest recorded abuse of alcohol dates from 7,000 BCE... 
by OTR Staff | Nov 17, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment
Myths surrounding drug and alcohol addiction are quite common and very harmful. Replace myths about addiction with these real facts. For instance, most people are unaware of just how common addiction is in the USA. However, nearly 1 in 12 Americans have an... 
by OTR Staff | Sep 25, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Oregon Trail Recovery, Rehab Programs, Substance Abuse Treatment
The addiction recovery process can follow the same basic structure for most addicts and alcoholics. But it is important to remember that even though we are suffering from the same disease of addiction, we are each shaped by our own upbringing and... 
by OTR Staff | Sep 8, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Portland Drug Rehab, Substance Abuse Treatment
If you are worried about a loved one struggling with addiction, an intervention could help. Learn how to hold an intervention for an alcoholic and/or drug-addicted friend or family member. It is important to know what to say and where you and your loved... 
by OTR Staff | Aug 26, 2020 | Substance Abuse Treatment
It is one of a parent’s worst fears, the possibility that their child has started using alcohol or drugs. This article will help you learn how to spot signs of drug use in teens, how to talk to your teen about drugs, and where to turn if you need help. ... 
by OTR Staff | Jul 22, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment
It is difficult to make it through life without some traumatic experience. Experiencing violence, the persistent abuse or neglect of a parent, the harshness of a natural disaster— trauma is rarely without long-lasting effects. What is PTSD?... 