Category: Addiction Recovery
Cravings Can Be Persistent Like a Barking Dog
In a recent blog post, we wrote about our new doggy co-workers, Moose and Bear. We explored the...
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Head to Your Local Library for Recovery Resources
How long has it been since you visited your community’s library? Maybe you are a regular user of...
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You Want a Holistic Approach for a Whole Lot of Reasons
Not too many songs are built around a single musical note. Even the famous song “One Note Samba”...
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The Pink Cloud is Weather. Long-Term Sobriety is Climate.
Sometimes we mistake the weather for the climate. Maybe it is unexpectedly rainy today, so you...
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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...
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Healthy Eating in Recovery – Third in a Series
This blog post is the third in our series dedicated to helping you make healthy decisions about...
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Healthy Eating in Recovery – Second in a Series
This post is the second entry in our series about the importance of healthy eating for a person...
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Healthy Eating in Recovery – First in a Series
How healthy is your diet? It is a good question for anyone, but it is an especially good question...
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Surround Yourself with People Who Support You in Recovery
Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood?If you are a Sesame Street fan, you probably remember a...
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Do Not Do Recovery Solo – The Benefits of Getting with the Group (or Groups)
When you are in recovery from a substance use disorder, there is a reasonable chance that you will...
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When It Comes to Your Recovery, Keep Looking Forward
Here’s a question for you: When you think about the next few days or the next few weeks or the...
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Tips for Introverts in Recovery
It is always tricky to put people into categories. After all, each and every one of us is unique...
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- Get a Good Hobby on Your To-Do List
Think about your to-do list. Or maybe it would be more accurate to think about your various to-do lists. You might have a to-do list at home and a to-do list at work (and maybe even another to-do list for a second job). You might have a to-do list for… Read more: Get a Good Hobby on Your To-Do List - Tips for Getting a Better Night’s Sleep
Have you ever heard someone sigh after describing all the work they need to do and say, “No rest for the weary”? Maybe you have even said it yourself. The saying reveals something important about the lives so many of us lead these days. Our schedules are jam-packed, and it… Read more: Tips for Getting a Better Night’s Sleep - Find the Right Recovery Meeting for You
Here is an experience many people—including you, perhaps—can relate to. You find yourself in a meeting with a whole bunch of people. For the first few minutes, it might seem like any other meeting—maybe a little boring but relevant to you and your work. But then the meeting takes a… Read more: Find the Right Recovery Meeting for You - Your Boundaries Are Valid—and Important—in Recovery
Let’s think about fences. For our purposes here, let’s think specifically about a fence that surrounds your yard. That fence—whether picket or chain link or what have you—keeps some things in and some other things out.For example, the fence around your yard can make it safe for your dog to… Read more: Your Boundaries Are Valid—and Important—in Recovery - The Aviary Recovery Center is Recognized for Third Time on Newsweek’s America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2025
Eolia, MO, September 15, 2025 – For the third year in a row, The Aviary Recovery Center has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list… Read more: The Aviary Recovery Center is Recognized for Third Time on Newsweek’s America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2025