Category: alcohol abuse treatment

Misconceptions of Drinking Alcohol in America

Misconceptions About Alcohol Use

AToN Center April 22, 2018 Alanon

Sometimes life can feel a bit lonely as a non-drinker, especially when it’s a new identity. It can feel like EVERYONE drinks, and you’re the only one on the planet who chooses not to. In some circles, this perception is …

Dangers of Alcohol Withdrawal

AToN Center July 12, 2017 alcohol abuse

Alcohol withdrawal is a dangerous condition that can occur in chronic drinkers who abruptly stop or even significantly reduce their alcohol consumption. In general, how severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms become depends on how much and for how long a person …

Alcohol and Depression

Aton Center June 6, 2017 addiction

Alcohol is a depressant, it slows down the function of the Central Nervous System (CNS). When abused, alcohol can: Cause short-term memory loss Cause confusion Effect coordination Effect vision Cause slurred speech Cause a lack of sleep Slow or stop …

Cooking and Enjoying Food without Alcohol

Aton Center May 17, 2017 Alcohol

A common concern I hear as an addiction counselor for people in early recovery pertains to the use of alcohol in cooking and food. There are many schools of thought and arguments made for the continued use of alcohol in …

April Is Alcohol Awareness Month

Aton Center April 12, 2017 abuse

Learn some facts here about alcohol abuse disorder and the facts about the age groups that are affected by alcohol use disorder. Click here to see the beautiful Facilities at AToN Center and call for more information about the Inpatient treatment …

Executive Burnout & Addiction Recovery

Aton Center June 23, 2015 addiction recovery

Executive burnout, also known as “job fatigue,” is the term used when busy executives become overwhelmed to the point where performance and focus begins to suffer. Unfortunately, these feelings of strain and exhaustion can lead down the dangerous path to substance …