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Dysregulation in addiction and early Sobriety

by Aton Center | Sep 15, 2017 | communication, community, community support groups, family, family support, family therapy for addiction

An individual making the transition from a life of addiction to recovery faces the task of reorganizing the method in which they live. The influence of addiction on a person’s life can result in a multi-faceted dysregulated experience. Being dysregulated has a wide...

The Big Change

by Aton Center | Jun 15, 2017 | Assertiveness, AToN Center, communication, Dr.Chad Cox, drinking, drug use, sober, sobriety

Often in my work with clients at the AToN center it starts to dawn upon them that sobriety is more than just “not drinking or using.” Initially, many people believe that they will be able to live the exact same lifestyle that they were engaged in...

AToN Center’s 6 Foundations of Recovery

by Aton Center | Jan 8, 2017 | Assertiveness, AToN Center, balance, communication, goals, healthy relationships, motivation, recovery, relapse prevention

In an effort to eliminate the presence of self-destructive and maladaptive behaviors, we subscribe to these basic principles: AToN Center’s 6 Foundations of Recovery: 1. Maintain motivation: AToN Center believes that motivation can be built rather than it...