Good, Clear Times
Think back to the good times of your childhood. Images may come to mind such as running around for hours…
Read MoreThe “Should” Statement
The “Should” statement. One of my duties at the AToN Center is to teach our residents to connect their thinking…
Read MoreRock Bottom?
There is a long-held belief in the field of addiction services that people need to “bottom out” before treatment can…
Read MoreAgreeing with the Critic
When a person is in their active addiction, they often find blunt and tactless ways of sustaining their use. Defensiveness…
Read More5 Ways To Get And Stay Sober in 2018
1. Get Motivated! Building internal motivation is critical for long-term sobriety. You have to want to be sober. One simple tool…
Read MoreUnderestimation
In working with residents at the AToN center I am often struck by how easy it is for a person…
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