Category: private rehab

Thoughts

AToN Center May 16, 2018 AToN Center

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 …

Community Meetings

AToN Center October 29, 2017 addictive behavior

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 …

The Nation’s Prescription Drug & Heroin Epidemic – The State of the Union

Aton Center January 14, 2016 heroin

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 …

12 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Rehab

Aton Center January 8, 2016 Addiction 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 …

Maintaining Motivation in Early Recovery

Aton Center November 27, 2015 gratitude

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 …

Trusting Our Story

Aton Center November 14, 2015 goal setting

The only truth we will ever find is in our stories. We are our stories. Recovery demands we pay attention to what our stories have to tell us. You might find a host of memories, some may be painful. Realizing …