Substance use is extremely common in individuals who have trauma. In fact, the 2010 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions showed that almost half of people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder have some kind of a substance use disorder, and one in five are substance dependent. Symptoms of trauma can include persistent memories or flashbacks, anxiety, …
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In working with the residents at the AToN center a empirically based treatment modality we use is called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This form of psychotherapy can help with addictions but also help address underlying mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, panic and others. CBT can assist people in identifying and changing distorted thought …
The term “individualized treatment” is a popular buzzword that you will often see touted by multiple treatment centers. This buzzword may be confusing; what exactly does it mean? Well, here is how individualized treatment is achieved at AToN Center: Every morning, our entire Clinical Team meets together and reviews each and every resident’s progress in …
In working with residents at the AToN Center I often see how developing an attitude of gratitude can be a very powerful asset in recovery. I think of gratitude from the perspective of being a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I look at the results of a client’s thought processes and give them options to change and …
AToN Center is a completely private rehab in San Diego. Our top-rated addiction treatment facilities are each located on intimate two acre estates nestled in the hills between the Pacific Ocean and the upscale neighborhood of Rancho Santa Fe.
People who come to receive treatment at AToN come from a myriad of different backgrounds and cultures. Most share a common goal or bond, that is their desire to achieve freedom from the life damaging consequences of alcohol and drug use. Developing and nurturing this bond with others is often an essential part of the recovery process. …
We can choose to begin something new every day, every minute of every day… Goal setting and getting clear on values and what is really important in our lives is a huge part of what we do in recovery from addiction. As drug and alcohol addiction brings one down a path of destruction, neglect, and …
Here at AToN Center we see a lot of people coming into treatment and successfully staying sober. There is no magical cure for substance use, but we have noticed a few things that successful people have in common: 1. Keep an open mind. This can be hard to do! We all have our perceptions and …
In working as a Psychologist with the residents at the AToN Center I often see states of despair or hopelessness when residents are considering their futures. Some enter into treatment feeling defeated and beaten down by their addictions and struggle to believe that they will be able to sustain their sobriety. Many have experienced treatment …
In my work as a Psychologist at the AToN Center with those suffering with addictions I will often discuss the concept of “delay of gratification.” This refers to the idea that in learning how to postpone pleasure or enjoyment so that more benefits can come in the long run. This concept is very relevant to those suffering …