Author: TheAviary

In the heart of St. Louis is a park known as, well, the “Heart of St. Louis.” Forest Park is an amazing place where nature and cultural attractions coexist in a beautiful and historic setting.  Forest Park was home to the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair as well as to… Read more: Visit One of the Most Beautiful Urban Parks in the World and Support Your Recovery

How long has it been since you visited your community’s library? Maybe you are a regular user of the library, or maybe you haven’t been in a while. Maybe it has been a long time, indeed. And maybe you have heard—or even thought—that libraries are just not that important anymore. We… Read more: Head to Your Local Library for Recovery Resources

Most people, when thinking about the aspects of residential treatment for a substance use disorder, likely focus on two things: detoxification and rehabilitation.And that makes sense. After all, each of those aspects of treatment is so ingrained in our cultural thinking that we refer to them by diminutive nicknames: detox… Read more: Two Key Components of Our Continuum of Care

You probably get bored from time to time. You find yourself in a mood when nothing seems interesting or exciting. It seems like every activity under the sun would be a drag, but you also are not too pleased with whatever it is you are currently doing either. You probably get… Read more: Overcoming Boredom, Loneliness, and Languishing in Recovery

When you have done the hard work of putting drugs or alcohol behind you, it is only natural that you will feel grateful for the improvement in your quality of life. After all, a substance use disorder chips away at every aspect of your life. First and foremost, a substance… Read more: Gratitude is a Pillar of Recovery