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Triggers

by Aton Center | Jan 28, 2018 | addiction, Dr. Cannon, relaxation, sobriety, substance abuse, triggers

One topic that we address consistently is how to manage triggers. I also see many of the AToN principles incorporated into the following steps. I hope this can help someone in a pinch! How to Deal with Triggers: Stop, breathe, calm yourself. Think...

Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome

by Aton Center | Nov 27, 2017 | addiction, balance, balanced living, exercise, healthy recovery, mindfullness, nutrition, P.A.W.S., recovery, relaxation, spirituality, substance abuse, substance misuse, withdrawal, withdrawal symptoms

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...

The Basics of Early Recovery and Self Care

by Aton Center | Aug 26, 2017 | addiction, alcohol, AToN Center, drugs, life skills, recovery, relaxation, self care

In conducting therapy with clients at the AToN Center I often see many highly functioning people with multiple responsibilities who are sustaining their complex lifestyles, often temporally, with drugs and alcohol. I often recommend that people get back to the basics....

Relax

by Aton Center | Jun 19, 2017 | AToN Center, cravings, mindfullness, Mindfullness Based Relapse Prevention, recovery, relapse prevention, relaxation, Stress reduction

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, quieting the mind, and connecting within. All will help with relapse prevention. Many...

Benefits of Meditation in Recovery

by Aton Center | Feb 9, 2017 | Dr Cassandra Cannon, Mayo Clinic, meditation, relaxation, Stress reduction

At AToN Center, we strive to educate our residents on how to balance the mind, body and spirit. One important tool that many of our residents utilize is meditation. Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years, and for good reason! It can help with stress...

Stress Awareness Month

by Aton Center | Apr 10, 2014 | AToN Center, Dr Cassandra Cannon, eliminate stress, relaxation, spiritual health, stress awareness month, Stress reduction

April is Stress Awareness Month! Unfortunately, we all have stress in our lives. Some stress we are able to eliminate. When are are not able to eliminate stress, it is important to take good care of our emotional, spiritual and physical health. Below are some tips...