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Addiction Recovery and the Brain

by Lauren | Jun 18, 2018 | 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...

MDMA (3, 4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine)

by Lauren | Jun 15, 2018 | substance abuse, substance misuse, Synthetic Drugs

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 MDMA was originally made to treat uterine bleeding.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

Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome

by Aton Center | Nov 27, 2017 | addiction, balance, balanced living, exercise, healthy recovery, mindfullness, nutrition, P.A.W.S., recovery, relaxation, spirituality, substance abuse, substance misuse, withdrawal, withdrawal symptoms

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...

Hepatitis C and IV Drug Use

by Aton Center | Sep 12, 2017 | medication, medication administration, substance abuse, substance misuse

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 clear Hep C...