Hi my name is Hyder A. I’m 28 years old, and I’m from Houston, Texas. I’d like to share my experience here at Alternative To Meds Center with you. Before I got here to this program I was taking massive amounts of opiates (Loratab, Loracet, Hydrocodone, etc.) All 10mg\650. I reached the point where I was taking 120 of them a day plus another 20 Xanax to go with them. This went for 5 years straight. I thought I would be taking pills the rest of my life. Then eventually die from them. I had lost all hope! I’ve been to other rehabs and they didn’t help me at all.

My sister and mother started to search of another place, and told me they found a place that would really help me get my life back. It was Alternative to Meds Center. On the first day I got there the staff was unbelievable. They are very kind, they always asked me how I felt. My case manager was T.J. I would not have asked for someone better. He helped me build my self esteem back up, always made sure that I was taking my medicine and vitamins properly. He is also a very kind and caring person.

I am clean and sober and I cannot believe that the journey was so smooth. I think that if I hadn’t come here I would be dead, jail, or in the hospital. This program has changed my life and I encourage other people to come here! I thank the staff so much for what they have done for me. If I did it hopefully anyone can do it : )

My experience at Alternative to Meds Center in San Francisco, California, has been an outstanding success. I received excellent treatment from a staff that is experienced, caring, and hard working. My detoxification was smoother than I could have ever imagined due to the scientifically proven diet and supplements. I was able to get opiates and benzodiazepines out of my system in a safe environment with minimal discomfort. The individualized setting allows personal care from a well trained staff while learning a diverse skill set that will help me with whatever I do in the future. I have undergone detoxification from a lower dosage of medication in the past and I now realize the process does not have to be as painful as it was in other treatment centers. While I was quite skeptical about the nutritional aspects of the program, I now realize the important role that a healthy, organic diet plays in my body, especially during a detoxification process. The Alternative to Meds Center did an excellent job, from case managers down to the chefs, in providing answers to my questions and showing me a proven process that I can continue to implement in my life when I leave the facility.

Greg-Austin, TX

I am a sixteen year opiate user, and have escalated my drugs of choice to oxycontin. Prior to coming to ATMC I was chewing 240mg oxy. I had tried numerous times to detox at home with obviously no success. One night I gathered the courage to reach out for help, and found myself on the crisis line with Dianne. She informed me that there was help out there and that she could help me reach my objective. This was to come off opiates ASAP! With in four days of speaking with Dianne I found myself in San Francisco at the ATMC center. That was a week ago, today I am going home with a clear plan on how to stay sober. The nutritional aspect of the program played a key role in ensuring I feel comfortable during my detox. “I feel good, really good!” And I thank all the staff and clients at ATMC for helping me with my recovery.

Thanks Jill