Notes from The A-Team: You Need an A-Plus Plan
Way back in the 1980s, an action-adventure series called The A-Team was wildly popular. Each...
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Category: Substance use disorder
Revisiting Some Busted Myths About Substance Use Disorders
Some time ago, we wrote a series of blogs focused on various myths about substance use disorders....
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Busting Some Substance Use Disorder Myths—Part One
Do you remember the original MythBusters series? In each episode, the cast would address a myth to...
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The Importance of Your Mental Health in Recovery
From time to time, we all experience unpleasant emotions. We might feel sad or lonely or angry or...
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The Consequences of a Substance Use Disorder are Real
We Don’t Always Tell Ourselves the TruthHuman beings have a remarkable ability to decide that...
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SAD and Substance Use Disorders are a Problematic Pairing
The late fall and winter months are notable for many things—many of which are delightful. But...
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Directory of Dangerous Drugs: Part One
It is sad but true: There are an awful lot of substances in the world that are dangerous. Many of...
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Holistic Approach to Treating Your Substance Use Disorder
Think about your best friend.It is likely that a whole range of memories, feelings, and...
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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