The Aviary Recovery Center Blog

What are you doing to look after your mental health? That question might surprise you here in a blog about substance use disorders, treatment, and recovery. But it shouldn’t. Good mental health is important for everyone—in just the same way that physical health is important for everyone. That said, the...

We are writing this post just a couple of days past “Quitter’s Day,” a marker of the day in early January by which most New Year’s resolutions have been abandoned. Maybe you have already experienced this phenomenon—this year or in previous years—and have found yourself discouraged by it. After all,...

People just love to hear stories about other people. You can clearly see this in the popularity of magazines, internet sites, and television programs (including so-called reality television) that are devoted to giving us a glimpse into the lives of celebrities and folks who hope to become celebrities. You can...

In a recent entry, we offered five options for getting yourself reset when you are feeling stuck for one reason or another. They included a breathing exercise, some quick physical activities, and more.  In this entry, we will complete our list of 10 tips for getting back on track. These...

St. Louis author spotlights addiction once again, this time with film A confrontation at a book-signing event led to a project about a little-used treatment drug. ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- Local investigative journalist Ben Westhoff was in high spirits at an event a few years ago for his...

Here is something most—if not all—computer and smartphone users can relate to: You're clicking along doing this task and that task. Everything is humming along just fine. You can scroll when you want to scroll. You can save when you want to save. You can open a new tab, send...

When you really think about it, every activity a person undertakes requires some collection of skills. Take, for example, writing a blog post. A person writing posts needs to have skills related to grammar, usage, punctuation, and more. It helps to be a reasonably good speller. And it is useful...

You have probably noticed that a significant amount of advertising you encounter in the world encourages you to “act now!” Advertisers want to create a sense of urgency so that you feel as though you have to hurry to make a decision. So that means we are always told the...

Have you ever watched the 1960s sitcom “Gilligan’s Island?” Despite airing for just three seasons in its original run, the show remained popular for years and years in reruns, animated versions, and made-for-television movies. These days, what is probably remembered best is the show’s earworm of a theme song, which...

In a recent post, we suggested that adding some walking to your daily routine is a great way to support your ongoing recovery. We have also recently suggested a simply beautiful spot in St. Louis where you can do some walking while enjoying a historic and fascinating setting. A walking...