AToN Center

How Can I Prevent Relapse?

July 6, 2020

In researching treatment facilities for substance use, we might have seen the daunting statistics for relapse after treatment. If the numbers are so high, does

Staying Sober When Times are Tough

May 13, 2020

Achieving sobriety is a huge accomplishment. Succeeding in recovery is even more impressive. Doing those things when everything is normal in the world is truly

Preventing Relapse

November 25, 2019

When people make the choice to become sober, there is often a fear that they will not be able to stay sober. Recovery is not

Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention

June 10, 2018

We practice and discuss Mindfulness Meditations and see how one responds in the moment to difficult or triggering situations. Becoming aware in the moment of

Relapse Rates Are Comparable to Other Chronic Diseases

September 1, 2017

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, addiction’s relapse rates are comparable to other chronic diseases – such as diabetes, hypertension and asthma. According

Internal & External Triggers

August 13, 2017

Triggers can be feelings, experiences, people, places, and things that you associate with your drinking or drug use. There are different types of triggers: internal,

Relapse is a Process – Not an Event

July 18, 2017

What does that mean to you? To me, it means that relapse doesn’t “just happen.” There are warning signs along they way – large and

Relax

June 19, 2017

Why is relaxation so important for those in recovery from addiction? There are many benefits from practicing relaxation in recovery including stress reduction, physical relief,

Approach Coping Responses

June 9, 2017

At AToN Center, a large portion of treatment is focusing on developing positive coping responses to life’s stressors that can precipitate relapse. So an important