The Aviary Recovery Center Blog
Will Talk of Your Recovery Be on the Thanksgiving Menu This Year?
Thanksgiving is coming. And so are your relatives. You should probably make some decisions about how you are going to talk about your recovery if it comes up over turkey and stuffing. And who are we kidding? It will come up over turkey and stuffing. Here’s something...
Just Like Sticks and Stones, Words Can Be Very Hurtful
When Addiction is the Topic You know the old saying: Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. It’s a nice idea, isn’t it? It would be wonderful if each of us could simply ignore the negative things others might say to or about us. But our...
Making Sure the Kids Are Alright
Maybe the moment has come. You realize you need to enter a residential treatment center for your substance abuse disorder. You need help finding a route to lasting sobriety, and an inpatient recovery center is equipped to offer you the help and resources you so...
Don’t Let Boredom Derail Your Recovery
While no one enjoys feeling bored, there is some scientific evidence to suggest boredom has some benefits. That said, boredom can be dangerous for a person in recovery. Feeling bored might heighten the cravings for drugs or alcohol as you look for a way to feel better...
Don’t Let a Toxic Relationship Undermine Your Recovery
The burden of a substance abuse disorder is difficult to carry alone, and good relationships are important during recovery. But some relationships are anything but helpful. If you find yourself in a toxic relationship, it is important that you end it as quickly as...
The Connection: Addiction & Trauma
An Overview Similar to the relationship between mental illness and substance abuse, the connection between addiction and trauma is not a direct cause-and-effect relationship. In other words: just because you have experienced trauma does not mean you will develop an...
7 Holistic Recovery Goals
Building a Foundation At The Aviary Recovery Center's Missouri-based drug and alcohol addiction treatment program, we recognize that lasting recovery requires more than simply abstaining from substance use. We promote a holistic approach to recovery that focuses on...
Victim vs. Victim Mentality in Addiction
An Overview Regardless of the context—whether it is concerning substance use, sexual harassment, or racism—the term “victim” often comes with a negative connotation. We often blame the victim in these cases, as if they brought their suffering on themselves through...
Talking to Children About Addiction
Addiction Affects Everyone Addiction is a biological illness that affects people from all walks of life, as well as their friends and family. As such, there often comes a point when you need to talk to your children about the addiction of a loved one—be it a parent,...
Drug Testing Your Employees
While one drug-positive test does not guarantee that your employee has an addiction, it is important to understand the prevalence and nature of substance abuse. According to SAMHSA’s 2017 report, almost 20 million American adults suffer from substance use disorder, a...