emotional stress

Addiction and Emotional Vulnerability

Posted on October 1, 2017

in 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. High emotional vulnerability involves increased sensitivity and reactivity to...

Isolation and Addiction

Posted on September 17, 2017

in emotional stress, emotions

by Aton Center

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 and reality. As the...

Coping with Panic Attacks, Mindfully

Posted on June 29, 2017

in anxiety, depression, emotional stress, executive rehab, recovery process, Recovery Program

by Aton Center

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 responding...

Yoga As A Means To A Stronger Self

Posted on March 26, 2017

in addiction, emotional stress, Holistic Healing, Yoga

by Aton Center

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 thinking can help practitioners establish a peaceful...

Managing Stress And Relapse Prevention

Posted on December 27, 2016

in Biofeedback, emotional stress, Relapse Prevention, stress, Stress Management

by Aton Center

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...