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When you are struggling with drugs or alcohol, it can seem as though you are all alone in your difficulties. After all, a substance use disorder impacts relationships in a couple of ways—neither of them good.  First, you may be embarrassed about your substance use and therefore try to keep… Read more: Remember Your Sources of Support When Times Are Tough

That is a trick question. We would not be anywhere at all without water because water is essential to all living things. Humans, for example, generally can only survive about three days without water. While some other animals can survive quite a bit longer without consuming water, the liquid still… Read more: Wading Into the Ways Water Benefits Your Recovery

Eolia, Missouri, August 26, 2026 – For the fourth consecutive year, 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 was announced on… Read more: Aviary Recovery Center Recognized for Fourth Consecutive Year on Newsweek’s America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2026

Here is something to consider: How often would you say your mind is focused on the present moment? There are likely times when your mind is ruminating about the past or worrying about the future. When your mind is looking backwards or forwards, it is not really present in, well,… Read more: Mindfulness and Yoga are Gifts for the Present

In a previous blog post, we suggested that your local library is a wonderful place to find a whole range of resources that can support your recovery. In this post, we are going to do something a little different. We are going to take three classics of American literature—books you… Read more: Cracking Open Some Classic Literature for Recovery Notes