The Aviary Recovery Center Blog

Smoking of Any Kind is Not Smart

Smoking of Any Kind is Not Smart

You have probably heard the expressions “where there’s smoke, there’s fire.” Generally, it is used to suggest that if something seems suspicious (that’s the smoke), there is probably something going on (that’s the fire). But when it comes to substance use disorders and the recovery journey, anything you smoke has...

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Boundaries in recovery - Psychologist having session with her patient

Setting Boundaries Strengthens Your Recovery

Think of your favorite sport. Odds are good that the playing area for whichever sport you picked—whether it is baseball or football or tennis or basketball or soccer or what have you—are strictly marked. The area where the game can be legally played is said to be “in bounds” (or...

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strengths and interests in recovery. Identify Your Personal Power in Recovery

Identify Your Personal Power in Recovery

Do you watch the television show Ghosts? In the situation comedy, a collection of deceased individuals from across the centuries squabble among themselves and with the “livings.” Each of the ghosts has a unique power. One of them can flicker lights. Another can move objects. Some of the other powers...

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Think of Recovery as an Art Form, recovery as an art form

Think of Recovery as an Art Form

In a previous blog post, we encouraged folks in recovery to explore the arts and artistic practice as a way to support ongoing sobriety. We suggested that fully engaging your creativity and sense of play supports your mental health, which in turn props up your sobriety. We stand by that...

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Stories of Addiction and Recovery,

Stories of Addiction and Recovery

Reading for Comprehension – And Inspiration One of the challenges that comes with a substance use disorder is a sense that you are alone in your struggles. The feeling that your troubles are unique to you can cause you to withdraw from others, which in turn can make it harder...

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Xanax Addiction,

An Addiction to Xanax is Anything but Calming

Do you ever have the feeling that your brain just cannot slow down? It flits from one thought to the next, and you cannot seem to concentrate on any one thing for any length of time. Often, this feeling is accompanied by significant anxiety. You feel upset and wish you...

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cravings response plan, Risk of Relapse, Tips for Staying Sober,

The Risk of Relapse is Real. Tips for Staying Sober.

There is a Calvin and Hobbes comic strip in which the boy (Calvin) and his stuffed tiger (Hobbes) are discussing monsters under the bed. Calvin’s mom has suggested an “experiment.” “She says the monsters under my bed might need me to think about them to exist. Her theory is that...

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Family Wellness Program,

Our Family Wellness Program: Recovery for the Whole Family

A Substance Use Disorder is Never a ‘Just You’ Problem It can be easy to think of substance use disorders as an individual problem—especially if you are the individual in question. When you are struggling with drugs or alcohol, it can feel like you are all alone and that any...

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Holistic addiction treatment, Holistic Addiction Treatment Approach

8 Aspects of Holistic Treatment

Mind-Body Connection: Holistic treatment emphasizes the interconnectedness of mental and physical health. Therapeutic modalities may include activities such as yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices to promote relaxation and stress reduction. Nutrition and Exercise: A holistic approach considers the impact of diet and physical activity on mental health. Residential addiction treatment...

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Journaling, Gratitude, Recovery support, Self-care

Prompts for Your Recovery Journal

Journaling is a Great Way to Support Sobriety Not too long ago, we wrote about the various ways in which journaling can support your recovery from a substance use disorder. In that blog entry, we considered four different kinds of journals that might be helpful: A gratitude journal in which...

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