substance misuse

Addiction Recovery and the Brain

Posted on June 18, 2018

in 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 indicating alcohol induced...

MDMA (3, 4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine)

Posted on June 15, 2018

in substance abuse, substance misuse, Synthetic Drugs

by Lauren

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 MDMA was originally made to treat uterine bleeding.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 came to the...

Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome

Posted on November 27, 2017

in addiction, balance, Balanced Living, exercise, healthy recovery, mindfullness, nutrition, P.A.W.S., recovery, relaxation, spirituality, substance abuse, substance misuse, withdrawal, withdrawal symptoms

by Aton Center

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 second stage of withdrawal, called “Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome” or P.A.W.S....

Hepatitis C and IV Drug Use

Posted on September 12, 2017

in medication, medication administration, substance abuse, substance misuse

by Aton Center

Many people come to AToN with medical conditions. We take these seriously and believe mental health and physical health cannot be separated. One of these conditions is Hepatitis C (Hep C). Hep C is a liver disease that can be chronic or acute. Some people...