Say ‘No’ to Stigmas: September is National Recovery Month
It is an unfortunate truth that people who struggle with drugs or alcohol are frequently...
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Category: Recovery
‘Just Keep Swimming’ as a Recovery Manta
Remember Dory, the forgetful fish from Pixar’s 2003 movie Finding Nemo? Dory, voiced by Ellen...
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The Advantages of Journaling on the Recovery Journey
Imagine you are going on a trip. And not just any trip, either. This is the trip of a lifetime,...
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A Roundup of Resources for Recovery
We are delighted to offer this blog as an ongoing resource for people who are considering seeking...
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The Aviary’s Family Wellness Program Can Help You Create an Environment for Recovery
The Aviary’s Family Wellness Program Can Help You Create an Environment for Recovery While a...
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Recovery Tip: Pay Attention to How People Talk
Recovery Tip: Pay Attention to How People Talk to You — And How You Talk to Yourself We hear...
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Benefits of Laughter in Recovery
When you think about it, laughter is sort of mysterious. Why do some things make us laugh? And...
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Growth Mindset in Recovery
Here is a trap that can be all too easy to fall into as a person in recovery from a substance use...
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A Question for Your Inner Voice: Whose Side Are You On?
When you buy a favorite movie or television program on DVD or Blu-ray, there is often a commentary...
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Artistic Practice Can Support Your Sobriety
Quick! Name your favorite artist. Did you think of a rock, country, or pop music star—or even an...
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The Whole Enchilada of Info About a Whole-Health Approach to Treatment
Have you ever noticed that the word “whole” pops up quite a lot? You might even say it is used a...
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Sobriety Is Not A Competition
Have you ever noticed how much we seem to like to turn just about everything in life into a...
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- Say ‘No’ to Stigmas: September is National Recovery Month
It is an unfortunate truth that people who struggle with drugs or alcohol are frequently stigmatized and looked down upon. It is a phenomenon we have explored a number of times in this blog. The sad fact is that stigmas related to substance use disorders often contribute to a person’s … Read more - Recovery Lessons from the Baseball DiamondAre you a baseball fan? Even if you aren’t, the odds are pretty good that you’re aware of the special role the game plays in American life. Maybe you know the game as “America’s pastime.” Maybe you know the words to “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” Perhaps you are … Read more
- Do Not Let Gossip Undermine Your RecoveryOur lives are filled with gossip. There is, of course, no shortage of celebrity gossip competing for our attention. Who is dating whom? Who broke up with whom? Who wrote a song about a person they broke up with but now are back together with? Who had plastic surgery? Who … Read more
- Directory of Dangerous Drugs: Part TwoIn a recent blog entry, we offered a roundup of several legal drugs that can lead to substance use disorders if misused. In this entry, we will turn our attention to a number of illegal substances that can upend your life in short order. On the one hand, we offer … Read more
- Directory of Dangerous Drugs: Part OneIt is sad but true: There are an awful lot of substances in the world that are dangerous. Many of those substances are drugs. In fact, even drugs that are intended to be beneficial can, if misused, lead to the development of a substance use disorder. And if a person … Read more
