Category: physical health

Why Is Sleep So Important in Healing?

AToN Center July 26, 2020 Mental Health

Substance use takes its toll on our bodies in so many ways. But one of the things that impact us as much mentally as it does physically is sleep dysfunction. From the absolutely frustrating and mentally taxing insomnia to being …

Yoga for Healing

AToN Center July 9, 2020 Mental Health

When certain activities are trendy, we may have a hard time taking them seriously. However, sometimes, popular opinion gets it right. The “trend” of yoga dates back to over 5,000 years ago. While it has roots in spiritual practices, it …

Take a Hike

AToN Center April 22, 2020 activities

The phrase “Take a hike” may conjure up memories of a bouncer or bartender kicking us out after we have had one too many. The phrase is often used to get rid of people no matter what the problem may …

Why Is Physical Activity Important?

AToN Center December 23, 2019 exercise

It seems almost an oxymoron to expect someone going from abusing their bodies with substances to healthy eating and a daily fitness routine. But it is actually a very physical representation of all of the internal changes people make in …

Persistence

AToN Center October 8, 2017 addiction recovery

The residents I work with at AToN Center are most frequently in a very early state of recovery and are feeling physically, emotionally and mentally unwell. They will often wonder when things will get better. This is a difficult question …

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