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Addiction and Emotional Vulnerability

by Aton Center | Oct 1, 2017 | acceptance, Addiction Rehab, coping skills, emotional health, emotional stress

The biological and psychological impact of drugs and alcohol on an individual can result in significant emotional vulnerability. A life of addiction is stressful with dysregulated thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Heightened emotional vulnerability is the result....

Isolation and Addiction

by Aton Center | Sep 17, 2017 | emotional stress, emotions

Isolation and loneliness have an overwhelming effect on drug addiction and alcoholism causing people to feel sad hopeless and abandoned. When we are actively using drugs to cope with depression, anxiety and stressful situations, we are doing so to avoid our feelings...

Coping with Panic Attacks, Mindfully

by Aton Center | Jun 29, 2017 | anxiety, depression, emotional stress, executive rehab, recovery process, recovery program

Panics attack may come suddenly and feel terrifying. They often leave us feeling very alone, isolated and very afraid. Panic attacks may be caused by perceived fear, worry or trauma. For those in recovery from addiction it is essential to be extremely cautious when...

Yoga As A Means To A Stronger Self

by Aton Center | Mar 26, 2017 | addiction, emotional stress, holistic healing, Yoga

Many addicts suffer from physical, psychological, and emotional stress as a result of the guilt, destructive behavior, and lifestyle consequences of addiction. According to proponents of yoga as a path to addiction treatment, yoga poses, breathing techniques, and deep...

Managing Stress And Relapse Prevention

by Aton Center | Dec 27, 2016 | Biofeedback, emotional stress, relapse prevention, stress, Stress management

At AToN Center, we acknowledge the importance of taking care of the mind and as well as the body in an effort to maximize our resident’s quality of life. Research suggests that stress is an important risk factor for the development of substance use disorders as well...