The Aviary Recovery Center Blog

Marijuana & a Major Shift Arguably, no drug has undergone a greater change in its public perception over the last two decades than marijuana. In the mid-20th century, the drug was the subject of a number of films intended to warn parents and kids of the grave...

The Art of Rationalization Most of us are pretty good at rationalization. If there is something that we want to do—even something that we suspect is a little (or a lot) sketchy—we find a way to justify doing it. The justification may be paper thin, but it still may be...

The Curse of Cravings If you have gone through treatment and regained your sobriety, you may be hoping for clear sailing ahead. And why not? The drugs or alcohol are out of your system, and you have strategies and resources for maintaining your sobriety. Stick to the...

Words Can Be Painful You probably know that old saying that is often used to discourage bullies who use words as their primary weapon: Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. It is a powerful idea, suggesting that we can just rise above...

It's a Good Idea to Have a Plan “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Maybe you have heard that pithy quote before. It has been attributed to various people in various forms. But no matter who said it (or something like it), it is applicable to a whole...

Your Substance Use Disorder Is Not Yours Alone When you are struggling with a substance use disorder, it can often seem as though you are all alone. The symptoms of drug or alcohol abuse can become all-consuming—and so can the symptoms of withdrawal. There is a good...

What are Your Options for Recovery It perhaps goes without saying that Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the best known recovery program. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) might be a close second. In fact, when the media portrays a recovery program, it’s a safe bet that it will...

Pssst! Hey, you there! We’re going to tell you something you might not expect to read in a blog associated with a substance use disorder recovery center. It’s not the sort of thing people in the recovery community like to say out loud—even though most everyone knows...