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Private Program Limited to 24 Clients,
Up to 6 per Residence
Alcohol is a major depressant and its biggest effect is on the central nervous system. Alcohol interacts with the receptors, neurotransmitters, cell membranes, enzymes and even the genes. The breakdown of alcohol is a multi-step process, and the first step is the change to acetaldehyde. The enzyme that starts this breakdown is called alcohol dehydrogenase. …
Sometimes the biggest challenge we face is our own belief. Beliefs can support us, empower us, and guide us in our daily decisions. They can also limit us and work against our natural desires for happiness and success. Believing that you can remain free from drugs and alcohol is the first step. Gradually we can …
It has been a long held belief that quitting smoking DURING detoxification and the early stages of recovery was ill-advised. Over the past years, the research has demonstrated otherwise! In 1994, Hurt et al. conducted an intervention in which smokers undergoing inpatient treatment were divided into a control group (usual care) and an intervention group …
Planning for the 4th of July… We all know how many freedoms were lost in the past due to drinking alcohol and using drugs. Just as our Nation fought for our individual freedoms, you have fought to win your freedom from alcohol and drugs. You have rights today. You can choose to live your life …
When one enters into recovery we go through a process of grief, not much different than grieving the loss of a loved one. Losing our best friend, the only coping skill we know, our way of escaping or handling stress, the only fun in our lives, etc. can be extremely difficult. Understanding the stages of …
Laughter is the heartbeat of the human spirit. While the process of recovery requires commitment and dedication, it also requires that we enjoy life. The old saying “We are not a glum lot.” Week-ends are a great time to re-charge that silly kid in all of us. AToN Center encourages residents to develop …
Why is relaxation so important for those in recovery from addiction? There are many benefits from practicing relaxation in recovery including stress reduction, physical relief, quieting the mind, and connecting within. All will help with relapse prevention. Many individuals use substances to unwind and relieve the stress or avoid the difficult situations that tend to …
On the walls of thousands of AA meeting rooms, in any of a variety of languages, this invocation can be seen: God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, The courage to change the things we can, And the wisdom to know the difference. These few sentences are often a source …
Those suffering from addiction often also suffer from codependency. This is a familiar dynamic to family members and loved ones of the substance abuser and often overlooked by those who also have addiction issues themselves. Whether you’re a loved one of an addict or the addicted one yourself, there are valuable lessons to learn about …
For most people needing recovery, coming to accept that they are having difficulties due to their substance misuse is often a terrifying process. To the dismay of family, friends, and employers the person misusing substances often looks as though he/she is the last person on the planet to grasp the gravitas of the addiction. The …
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