Stages of Change in Recovery
Much research has been about the disease of addiction and its effects.Dr. Mark Gold suggests there...
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Acceptance in Recovery: The Spiritual Principle
The spiritual principle of acceptance can seem elusive to many people new to the program of...
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Why are Drugs so Addicting?
Understanding why drugs are so addicting requires an understanding of the brain and how it is...
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Aviary Recovery Center is Awarded on Newsweek’s America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2024
For the second year in a row, Aviary Recovery Center has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of...
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When Hospitalization is Warranted
When Hospitalization is Warranted? Through the years, doctors and experts in the realm of mental...
Read More- Do Not Let Sugar Serve as a Substitute for Drugs or Alcohol
You probably remember Mary Poppins’s approach to getting the children in her charge to clean up their room. She sings a song about gamifying chores—and uses the idea of employing “a spoonful of sugar” as a metaphor for taking bad-tasting medicine. (Interesting sidenote: the song was inspired by the practice… Read more: Do Not Let Sugar Serve as a Substitute for Drugs or Alcohol - You Need to Get Help – There is No Excuse for Excuses
Most of us learn to make excuses at a young age. As children, we make excuses to our parents (“I didn’t know it would break if I picked it up!”). We make excuses to our teachers (“I didn’t do my homework because my little sister kept interrupting me!”). We make… Read more: You Need to Get Help – There is No Excuse for Excuses - Stay on Budget, Tidy a Mess, and Don’t Doomscroll in Recovery
When you are in recovery from a substance use disorder, it is a good idea to keep an eye on your stress levels. That is because high levels of stress can put you at higher risk for a relapse. Of course, plenty of different things in your life probably cause—some of… Read more: Stay on Budget, Tidy a Mess, and Don’t Doomscroll in Recovery - Recovery Superpowers: Truth, Resilience, Kindness
Even if you think of yourself as a Marvel Comics fan (or not a comics fan at all!), the odds are pretty good that you can name the three most famous and beloved characters in DC Comics. They are, of course, Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. They are so important to… Read more: Recovery Superpowers: Truth, Resilience, Kindness - Healthy Eating in Recovery — From Your Garden to Your Kitchen
In our series on healthy eating in recovery (previous entries: one, two, three, and four, we have written extensively about what foods you should consider eating to make your diet healthier and better for your ongoing recovery.In this entry, we want to focus on a couple of ways you can… Read more: Healthy Eating in Recovery — From Your Garden to Your Kitchen