The Aviary Recovery Center Blog

Many people turn to substances or alcohol in response to their feelings of shame, failure, lack of self-control and purpose, and loneliness. However, many people also turn to religious and church communities in response to those same feelings. According to an America:...

If you have recently been admitted to an addiction recovery center, the approaching holidays might be a source of anxiety as the prospect of talking to your extended family and friends looms over you. Here is the good news: The more you talk about your experience, the...

Would you agree that eating a healthy diet is important? Most people would agree that a balanced diet and healthy eating habits are important. But for those recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction, learning and following a healthy nutritional plan is an essential...

You can’t really pick up where you left off when re-entering life after recovery. You might find yourself emerging from treatment with a lot of empty spaces that used to be occupied by addictive behaviors, substances, and toxic relationships. It is likely that...

No matter what you've been led to believe, addiction is not a choice. It is crucial that all people involved in substance abuse recovery live by this truth to create the best environment for sobriety and the fight against the societal stigma surrounding drug and...

People often struggle unnecessarily with drug or alcohol addiction because of the harmful myths perpetuated by society. Knowing the truth about addiction treatment options can help you or someone you love take the first step towards recovery. Myth #1: Substance Abuse...

Our society has shaped and influenced the way that we, as a whole, approach and interact with drugs—from unspoken connotations to sin-like shame to glamorization in the media. Specifically, the influence of gender stereotypes has followed every part of the alcoholic...