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Community Meetings

Social support in early recovery has been proven to be a huge help in a transition from a life of addiction to a life of recovery. Bonds with other people in recovery can help bolster confidence and conviction that a life fueled by alcohol and drugs leads to despair and misery. Relationships with like- minded …

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Healthcare for Drug Addiction

President Obama’s final State of the Union earlier this week made mention of our nation’s prescription drug and heroin epidemic. He insinuates that he will be tackling drug addiction in the upcoming year prior to leaving office, although does not clarify his intentions. Perhaps his efforts will focus on providing better, more accessible treatment? Or …

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12 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Rehab

Making the decision to start a drug or alcohol rehab program is the first step toward recovering from your addiction and leading a healthy, sober life. To make the most of your time in rehab, it helps to go in with the right mindset. Here are some tips that can help you prepare for your program. It …

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Maintaining Motivation in Early Recovery

One of AToN Center’s chief principles for sobriety is, Maintaining Motivation. Those in early recovery often find it difficult to maintain motivation to make healthy choices and to continue their sobriety. Marcus Tullius Cicero wrote of the benefits of gratitude over two thousand years ago; Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the …

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Our thoughts are powerful.  So powerful, that an entire style of therapy has been centered around how we identify and manage our thoughts.  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an evidenced based treatment for substance dependence, and AToN’s curriculum is centered on this treatment.  Our residents learn how to identify their “automatic thoughts” which in turn influence …

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