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Staying Sober When Times are Tough

Posted on May 13, 2020

in recovery, Relapse Prevention, sober

by AToN Center

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 something to be proud of. But what about when there are personal trials? What about when life, in general, becomes...

Staying sober in San Diego

Posted on July 29, 2019

in sober

by Aton Center

Staying sober in San Diego, like anywhere else in the world, is becoming more difficult every year. The US attorney’s office in the Southern District of California has released two high-profile cases to the public recently. In each, the defendants were accused of being involved...

Structure

Posted on April 9, 2018

in Aftercare, balance, recovery, sober, sober outings, structure, Therapy

by Aton Center

A theme many of our residents have been discussing over the past few months is the positive effect structure has had on their recovery. At AToN, our residents have a daily schedule, which is filled with recovery based activities. Many have reported that they would love...

Tips for Staying Sober During the Holidays

Posted on November 28, 2017

in holidays, sober, sober activities, sober fun, sober lifestyle

by Aton Center

One of the joyous aspects about recovery is that you get to redesign your life in a way that beings you the most peace and happiness. The holiday season can throw a lot of wrenches into the works and we want you to be as...

Sobriety Through the Holiday Season

Posted on November 10, 2017

in family, holidays, New Years, recovery, sober, sober lifestyle, sobriety

by Aton Center

The holiday season can be fraught with pitfalls and anxiety for the newly sober person. Suddenly holidays may seem depressing or even frightening. “How do I go to my holiday work party and stay sober?” “How do I spend time with my family??” “What do...

Independence Day and Sobriety

Posted on June 22, 2017

in AToN Center, holidays, sober, sobriety

by Aton Center

Planning for the 4th of July...

The Big Change

Posted on June 15, 2017

in Assertiveness, AToN Center, communication, Dr.Chad Cox, drinking, drug use, sober, sobriety

by Aton Center

Often in my work with clients at the AToN center it starts to dawn upon them that sobriety is more than just "not drinking or using." Initially, many people believe that they will be able to live the exact same lifestyle that they were engaged...

Food for the Soul

Posted on January 28, 2017

in recovery, recovery process, sober, sober lifestyle, sober living

by Aton Center

Sometimes we can look at addiction from the perspective of feeding something that is in us, a need, a desire, a craving… Learning to feed ourselves in a way that is nourishing and healthy can be a difficult task in sobriety. Feeding the Soul...

Imagine Sobriety

Posted on January 18, 2017

in anxiety, AToN Center, Dr Chad K Cox, drinking, intoxication, sleep, sober

by Aton Center

There is a fascinating phenomenon I often observe in clients at the AToN Center as they progress in their drug and alcohol treatment in California. Often our residents have been using drugs or drinking for such a long period of time that they have forgotten...

A Recovery Christmas Carol

Posted on December 20, 2015

in holidays, outpatient treatment, sober

by Aton Center

During the holidays I will often access my inner Charles Dickens and ask residents to reflect on their recovery from an Ebenezer Scrooge perspective. When facilitating groups on Christmas or other holidays I will ask residents how they spent their Christmas last year. They...