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Breathwork

by Lauren | Jun 25, 2018 | Addiction Rehab, breath, breathe, breathe control, meditation, sober breathing

Breathwork is an Ancient Active Breathing Practice used for healing blocks or stuck energy by moving the breath through physical, emotional or spiritual challenges. The breath bypasses the intellect and takes you on a journey where you are able to experience deep...

Addiction Recovery and the Brain

by Lauren | Jun 18, 2018 | brain damage, recovery, recovery process, substance abuse, substance misuse

It is no secret that substance abuse can impact the brain severely. The brain stem, cerebral cortex and the limbic system, among other parts of the brain, are particularly affected. A severe consequence of alcohol misuse can be Korsakoff’s Syndrome, a term...

Being Open

by Aton Center | Apr 27, 2018 | feedback, recovery program, reflection

Sometimes you don’t even know that you’re stuck. Sometimes you think things are going along quite well and then suddenly, as if out of nowhere, you get a big jolt of reality. You fail to meet an expectation, the numbers are not what they...

Building Trust

by Aton Center | Apr 11, 2018 | acceptance, emotional health, trust

In a relationship affected by substance use, trust is one of the largest casualties. Loved ones often go through significant worry and anxiety while an addicted person is using. Not only that, but they have often been lied to, concealed from, or even had their rights...

Letting Go

by Aton Center | Apr 7, 2018 | addiction, addiction recovery, Dr. Cox, ego, letting go

Improvement often means letting go of old assumptions and thoughts. A person in the midst of their addiction may cling tightly to ineffective and dysfunctional beliefs about themselves and their use. Despite continued negative results and poor outcomes,...