Oregon Trail Recovery

11/17/2025

Trauma is any experience that overwhelms your ability to cope and leaves lasting marks on the mind and body. It reshapes how you respond to stress and can make everyday challenges feel harder to manage.

Trauma doesn't just mean major events like car accidents or violence. It can include childhood neglect, emotional abuse, or witnessing a threatening or scary situation. The key isn't what happened – it's how the experience affected you.

If this sound familiar to you, you are not alone. Trauma affects as many as 13 million Americans. Up to 80% of people seeking treatment for substance use disorders report a history of trauma.

Trauma-informed care starts with the understanding that many people seeking recovery have lived through painful experiences. Rather than focusing on what’s wrong, this approach looks at what happened. That shift in perspective helps create a foundation of safety, trust, and genuine healing.

Keep reading to learn more: https://www.oregontrailrecovery.com/post/trauma-informed-care

Oregon Trail Recovery offers trauma-informed care to help you heal from addiction and trauma with compassion and whole-person support.

11/13/2025

11/12/2025

Meditation is the practice of training your mind to focus and find calm. It involves sitting quietly and paying attention to your breath, thoughts, or feelings without judgment.

Think of meditation as exercise for your brain. Just like physical exercise makes your body stronger, meditation in recovery makes your mind more resilient. You learn to observe your thoughts without being controlled by them.

There are many types of meditation. While some focus on breathing, others use guided imagery or mantras. However, the goal is always the same: to create a sense of peace and awareness in the present moment.

Learn more about meditation in recovery here: https://www.oregontrailrecovery.com/post/meditation-in-recovery

Discover how meditation in recovery helps manage cravings. Learn more about how Oregon Trail Recovery integrates holistic options into treatment......

11/06/2025

https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-best-addiction-treatment-centers-2025/oregon

Addiction is a serious problem in the United States. Getting the right help is essential, which is why Newsweek is proud to partner with Statista for the sixth year to present America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers for 2025.

11/05/2025

If you're in this situation, you are far from alone:

Supporting spouse recovery is a reality for millions of families across the United States. In fact, over 46% of Americans report having a family member or close friend who has dealt with drug addiction.

The statistics surrounding addiction and relationships paint a sobering picture, especially in our region:
-Regional Impact: Oregon ranks 9th in the U.S. for su***de rates and faces some of the country's highest rates of methamphetamine and opioid use.
-Nearby Effects: Neighboring Wyoming has one of the highest su***de rates per capita and limited access to mental health services, making regional support crucial.
-Relationship Stress: Substance use plays a role in up to 34% of divorces, tearing apart hundreds of thousands of families each year.
-Hope in Treatment: Couples who engage in the recovery process together often have higher chances of achieving long-term sobriety compared to individuals who undergo treatment alone.

Understanding that addiction is a medical condition, not a moral failing, is the first step to supporting spouse recovery. Here's what you need to know: https://www.oregontrailrecovery.com/post/supporting-spouse-recovery

Learn how supporting spouse recovery strengthens relationships and fosters healing. Oregon Trail Recovery offers expert guidance for families in Oregon

10/27/2025

Recovery from addiction is a deeply personal journey, filled with both hope and hurdles. One of the most significant challenges people face is learning how to handle stress without turning back to old habits.

Stress management recovery isn’t just a helpful skill—it’s the backbone of long-term sobriety and overall well-being. Keep reading to learn more: https://www.oregontrailrecovery.com/post/stress-management-recovery

Learn effective stress management recovery skills at Oregon Trail Recovery, where our programs help you manage stress and support long-term sobriety...

09/28/2025

Stay on the right path and you can sit in class and watch your child do amazing things!

09/20/2025

This was an awesome letter that was sent a while back. This client shows that we are a team in every sense of the word, and that this team will collectively care for your clients who refer.

Hello Kristen,

I hope your summer is treating you well. Thank you for sending my discharge paperwork so quickly; seriously, you all are really on top of things!
That actually leads me to something I wanted to share…
Though we only briefly met during my intake, I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you and your team for the continued support in my recovery.
I’ve been through in-patient therapy before, and in the past, I always ended up going straight back to the bottle. But something this time clicked. I’m still clean and sober, now going on 6 months, and I truly credit that to the incredible staff and environment you’ve created.
A special shout-out to DJ and Sam. Even when the team was clearly stretched thin, they stepped up with professionalism, kindness, consistency, and heart. They brought a real sense of stability, and it didn’t go unnoticed.
And lastly, I want to honor Erin, she was the only counselor who truly got through to me. Her congruence was always on point, she said what she meant and followed through with intention and honesty. Her energy, presence, and ability to connect made it clear she genuinely cared.
In closing, I truly believe Erin is the main reason for my continued success in sobriety and my decision to pursue further education in the field. I am currently attending ***** State and will be receiving my Addiction Recovery Assistant certification in the spring.
With love,
******
P.S. I’ll be in touch when I receive that certification; you can show the group that you can make it out alive. ;)

09/03/2025

When I got sober, I couldn't even fathom having the life I have today. That's what recovery does. It takes a life, shows them what's possible, and then lets them strive for more than that. It's not about possessions, power, or prestige. It's about God, friends, family, a career you enjoy, and helping others.

Yesssss

09/03/2025

Come, check us out, we are a family run business who runs on good values and integrity!

08/22/2025

This is what happens when we start doing the next right thing.