triggers

Posted on January 28, 2018

in 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 about what just happened. ....

Why It Can Actually be a Good Thing to be Triggered in Rehab

Posted on October 9, 2017

in addiction recovery, Addiction Treatment, triggers

by Aton Center

Residential treatment can be a good reprieve from daily life. It takes you away from home, lifestyle, stressors, and other cues that are associated with drinking and using – called “triggers.” This allows people to heal and feel more in control of their lives. On the...

Internal & External Triggers

Posted on August 13, 2017

in Anger, anxiety, club drugs, cocaine, depression, drinking, drugs, heroin, lonliness, meth, Relapse Prevention, self care, self help, sex, substance abuse, triggers

by Aton Center

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, external, and sensory triggers. All three usually work together to create a craving. INTERNAL TRIGGERS are feelings that people have...

Breaking Ties With Bad Influences

Posted on May 21, 2017

in self-control, sober activities, sober fun, sober living, triggers

by Aton Center

In working with residents at AToN Center, part of our curriculum is dedicated to addressing the social circumstances that may have promoted or enabled our residents ongoing addictions. Humans are designed to form connections with others and breaking these ties, even when there is obvious dysfunction,...

Beware the Curve Ball In Recovery

Posted on March 7, 2017

in Dr Chad K Cox, recovery, Relapse Prevention, triggers

by Aton Center

Beware the Curve-ball In teaching Psychology skills at the AToN center to prevent relapse, I often help residents identify specific situations they have experienced in the past that lead to relapse. People in recovery can often anticipate seeing the friend you used to drink with, avoiding...

After Your Loved One or Friend Gets Out of Treatment

Posted on July 8, 2016

in Aftercare, alcohol treatment, living sober, sober living, triggers

by Aton Center

After your loved one or friend gets out of treatment, you’ll likely want to support him or her as much as possible. While there are many things you can do to ensure that you are not enabling your loved one, there are also...

Denial & Loss of Belief Can be Triggers for Relapse

Posted on January 29, 2016

in drug rehab for families, Holistic Healing, non-12-step rehab, triggers

by Aton Center

1. Become Defensive and Begin the Pattern of Denial If you are sliding back into your old addictive patterns, you probably don’t see it, and you may take a defensive stance toward others who point it out. An extremely defensive attitude should send a message...

Discharge Planning at AToN Center

Posted on April 16, 2015

in 12 Step, addiction, addiction recovery, coping skills, coping strategies, exposure therapy, Holistic Healing, Holistic Services, holistic treatment, SMART Recovery, triggers

by Aton Center

We begin considering discharge planning for our residents from the beginning of their treatment here at AToN Center. We do this to set our residents up for the most successful transition back out into the world as possible. Our residents get quite a bit of Exposure...

Preparing for the Holiday Season

Posted on August 29, 2013

in anxiety, celebrations, cravings, holidays, recovery, Recovery Program, relapse, resentments, self care, stress, triggers

by Aton Center

With the holidays approaching there may be many emotions surfacing for those in recovery and families as well. Often people in treatment or recovery from addictions are flooded with anxiety, stress, self doubt, and loneliness when thinking of upcoming holidays. There may be many...