The 5 Biggest Fears Addiction Treatment Patients Have About Getting Sober in Portland Oregon
Substance abuse patients in Portland, Oregon have a lot of the same fears as SUDs patients do all around the world. When you’ve built your life around drinking or using, getting sober can be downright terrifying. Sometimes it’s the what-ifs that keep folks from pursuing treatment and seeking help. What if… …I become a […]
Hungry, Angry, Lonely and Tired: The Four Warning Signs of Addiction Relapse
Have you ever heard the acronym HALT? It stands for Hungry, Lonely, Angry and Tired. When we are feeling some or all of these symptoms, it’s much easier for us to make bad decisions that we will regret later. This is true of all humans, regardless of mental health diagnosis – everyone can be […]
So You Had a Dream About Using Drugs or Alcohol. Now What?
Drug dreams catch most people off guard the first time they happen. Waking up from a vivid dream about using stirs up guilt and confusion. It’s hard not to wonder what it means for your recovery. Dreaming of drugs or alcohol is far more common in recovery than most people realize. It doesn’t mean what […]
Why Do Emergencies like COVID 19 Create a Greater Need for Addiction Treatment Services?
It’s fair to say we’ve all been struggling to some extent with the negative impacts COVID-19 has made in our lives. Anecdotally, it would seem that social distancing, disrupted routines, cancelled life milestones, and ongoing financial uncertainty is taking a big toll on each of us. It’s too early to know the exact impacts […]