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Patient stories

Recovery is personal. So is every story.

Former residents describe what brought them to ATMC, what challenged them, and what moving forward began to feel like.

In their own words

Honest accounts of difficult change

No two people arrive with the same history, goals, or support needs. These reflections offer perspective, not a prediction of what another person will experience.
A note about testimonials: Quotations are drawn from ATMC's published video and written testimonials. Some have been lightly shortened for clarity. Individual results vary.
Different paths, shared courage

Different paths,
shared courage

Browse stories related to medication withdrawal, mental health, and substance recovery.

Knowledge Is Power: Recovery From Abilify, Prozac, and Deplin Dependency

“At Alternative to Meds Center I was introduced to the phrase “knowledge is power” which is something I truly believe

Holistic Treatment Success May be Possible for Mal de Debarquement Syndrome

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Successful Clozaril Withdrawal and Return to Health

Staff members and residents were always innovators in the process of tapering. When I experienced symptoms of withdrawal, staff members

24 Years on Valium

Making the decision to come to Alternative To Meds Center is the best decision I have ever made. Yes, it

Happy Story of Geodon Taper & Withdrawal

“Going through the program at ATMC has genuinely changed my life! I will be forever grateful …” My name is

Successful Withdrawal from Abilify

“My worries about ATMC possibly being another trauma-inducing facility melted away. My life is changed in a wonderful and exciting

Freedom from Antidepressants, Recovery from Mental Breakdown

“The hate is gone. The anger is gone. The judgment is gone. I am a new man.” 28 Days ago

Coming to ATMC was Life-Changing

I believe coming to ATMC was a life-changing/turning point experience. When I first came to ATMC I was hopeful, but

Cymbalta Withdrawal Success

Today I am home and completely off of cymbalta with minimal effects … thanks to one month at Alternative to