MDMA (3, 4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine)
MDMA, also known as Ecstasy or Molly, is a synthetic stimulant with hallucinogenic effects. It was discovered in Germany in 1912 by Anton Kollisch who was working for the pharmaceutical company Merck. MDMA was originally made to treat uterine bleeding. In 1970 it...
Thoughts
Our thoughts are powerful. So powerful, that an entire style of therapy has been centered around how we identify and manage our thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an evidenced based treatment for substance dependence, and AToN’s curriculum is...
A Message to Families of Substance Abusers
Many of you may have heard that Jackie Chan, who is a Narcotics Control Ambassador for the Chinese police, and is an anti-drug advocate, has been struggling with some recent events. It has become known that his son, Jaycee, has been arrested for drug related...
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...
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
When residents enter into treatment, often they fear the physical withdrawal symptoms and forget about the emotional and psychological withdrawal symptoms that can make long-term sobriety so difficult. These emotional and psychological symptoms comprise the...Video Tour
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