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Fall Recovery

by Aton Center | Oct 6, 2017 | addiction, AToN Center, community support groups, healthy relationships, Kristin Colton, recovery, sober support

I love seeing the leaves change and the weather cool in the fall season. What I think of most is how building healthy relationships and having warmth in our hearts can be so supportive to recovery from addiction. At AToN Center we encourage Building Sober Support to...

Coping with Panic Attacks, Mindfully

by Aton Center | Jun 29, 2017 | anxiety, depression, emotional stress, executive rehab, recovery process, recovery program

Panics attack may come suddenly and feel terrifying. They often leave us feeling very alone, isolated and very afraid. Panic attacks may be caused by perceived fear, worry or trauma. For those in recovery from addiction it is essential to be extremely cautious when...

Relapse Prevention and Abstinence Self–Efficacy

by Aton Center | May 14, 2017 | abstinence, addiction, alcohol, AToN Center, California, cravings, Dr Cassandra Cannon, drug and alcohol treatment center, drugs, pain, San Diego rehab, sobriety

Some researchers in the field of addictive behaviors have focused on the concept of “Abstinence self–efficacy”, which is defined as the confidence to abstain from using alcohol or drugs in different situations. Multiple research studies have identified...