alcohol abuse treatment

Misconceptions About Alcohol Use

by Aton Center | Apr 22, 2018 | Alanon, alcohol, alcohol abuse, alcohol abuse treatment, Americans

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 not totally inaccurate. Since we...

Dangers of Alcohol Withdrawal

by Aton Center | Jul 12, 2017 | alcohol abuse, alcohol abuse treatment, alcohol rehab for executives, alcohol treatment, detox, withdrawal symptoms

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 has been...

Alcohol and Depression

by Aton Center | Jun 6, 2017 | addiction, alcohol, alcohol abuse, alcohol abuse treatment, alcohol rehab for executives, alcohol treatment, depression

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 the heart Slow or...

Cooking and Enjoying Food without Alcohol

by Aton Center | May 17, 2017 | alcohol, alcohol abuse, alcohol abuse treatment

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 food items as it “burns off” and “I can’t get...

April Is Alcohol Awareness Month

by Aton Center | Apr 12, 2017 | abuse, alcohol, alcohol abuse, alcohol abuse treatment, alcohol rehab for executives, alcohol treatment

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 center and the...

Executive Burnout & Addiction Recovery

by Aton Center | Jun 23, 2015 | addiction recovery, Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment for Executives Catebory, alcohol abuse treatment, AToN Center, drug abuse treatment, executive burnout

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...