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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.

My Miraculous Recovery from Lamictal and Risperdal Dependence for Bipolar Disorder

Thankfully, the Clinical Team at Alternative to Meds Center talked me into staying and giving the program a chance …

Detoxing and Recovery from Alcohol Abuse

It was time to make a real life change. ATMC offers everything a person needs to heal. Before I came

Depression, Despair, and Hopelessness While on Lithium and Lamictal

My time at Alternative to Meds Center has helped me feel good about going home and starting life again. Depression,

Success Withdrawing from Zyprexa, Lithium, Ambien and Antidepressants

Sticking to the Alternative to Meds Center diet and supplement regimen gave me the ability to transition off of most

Success Withdrawing from Xanax and Suboxone Resulting from Crohn’s Disease Surgery

I highly recommend ATMC. If I was helped here, anyone and everyone can be. Before I arrived at ATMC I

Heroin Addiction Oxycontin Recovery Success

I did a full Suboxone taper and it made it easier by more than half. It was so much easier

Long-Term Prescription Drug Addiction Corrected

One month after getting here I am now completely off all my medications … May 24, 2015 Now it has

Last Dose of Psychiatric Medication

Thirteen years after an array of medication cocktails, I finally am free. Here I am and I can barely believe

Abilify Help, Lithium Withdrawal, Stopping Haldol

Fortunately for me, my family convinced me to choose rehab … I am now soon approaching my 3-year clean and