nutrition

Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome

Posted on November 27, 2017

in addiction, balance, Balanced Living, exercise, healthy recovery, mindfullness, nutrition, P.A.W.S., recovery, relaxation, spirituality, substance abuse, substance misuse, withdrawal, withdrawal symptoms

by Aton Center

When residents enter into treatment, often they fear the physical withdrawal symptoms and forget about the emotional and psychological withdrawal symptoms that can make long-term sobriety so difficult. These emotional and psychological symptoms comprise the second stage of withdrawal, called “Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome” or P.A.W.S....

An Apple a Day…

Posted on July 27, 2017

in addiction recovery, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, Healthy Living, healthy recovery, nutrition, recovery

by Aton Center

In treatment at the AToN Center there is often some time given to addressing healthy eating as a part of recovery. Many residents have shared their own negative experiences with their diets while in the midst of their addiction. Some tend towards the over eating...

Chez AToN opened at the beginning of the month

Posted on March 17, 2015

in addiction recovery, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, Healthy Living, healthy recovery, kitchen, nutrition

by Aton Center

Chez AToN opened at the beginning of the month and we could not be more proud! It will serve many purposes at AToN Center but its primary use will be as a cafeteria and kitchen for the delectable meals prepared by our chefs. The kitchen and dining...