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Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention

by Aton Center | Jun 10, 2018 | relapse prevention, resources

We practice and discuss Mindfulness Meditations and see how one responds in the moment to difficult or triggering situations. Becoming aware in the moment of sights, sounds, sensations, thoughts and emotions is part of Mindfulness training. Practicing Being in the...

The 3 Rs to Recovery from Addiction

by Aton Center | Jun 4, 2017 | addiction, addiction recovery, healthy recovery, recovery process, relapse prevention, relief, resentments, substance abuse

In my time working with those suffering from addiction I have seen what I determine to be patterns in a highly successful recovery process. These “stages” represent the chief turning points that a once afflicted individual passes through. These three critical stages...

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...

Developing Coping Strategies

by Aton Center | Feb 6, 2017 | coping strategies, cravings, Dr Chad K Cox, holistic healing, relapse prevention

At the AToN Center, one of my roles is to conduct a “Psychology Group” with our residents. During one of these groups I engaged our residents in a brainstorming session to develop their coping strategies for cravings. I stood at the dry erase board, had...