Author: TheAviary

In our last entry, we discussed the ways in which group therapy can help you take advantage of—and contribute to—collective wisdom and experience related to your recovery journey.Those who have gone through treatment for a substance use disorder and are now doing the hard work of day-to-day recovery are well-positioned… Read more: Group Therapy Provides a Great Group of Benefits – Part Two: Communication Skills

In the United States, many people believe that “rugged individualism” is (or should be) a defining characteristic of American society. The notion that most people can build a successful life on their own if they work hard and don’t rely on others (including the government) to help them has a… Read more: Group Therapy Provides a Great Group of Benefits Part One: Collective Wisdom and Experience

As we are writing this, a new Star Trek series has arrived. Starfleet Academy features a cast of young people who are part of the first class at the legendary school in generations.As has become predictably common, the new show has raised the ire of those who do not feel… Read more: You Do Not Have to Let Others Yuck Your Yum in Recovery

What are you doing to look after your mental health?That question might surprise you here in a blog about substance use disorders, treatment, and recovery. But it shouldn’t.Good mental health is important for everyone—in just the same way that physical health is important for everyone. That said, the stakes around… Read more: Good Mental Health Is a Key to Ongoing Recovery

We are writing this post just a couple of days past “Quitter’s Day,” a marker of the day in early January by which most New Year’s resolutions have been abandoned. Maybe you have already experienced this phenomenon—this year or in previous years—and have found yourself discouraged by it. After all,… Read more: Recommitting to Routines Is as Important as Resolutions in Recovery