My name is Deidre Morales and I am an addict. I am from Kenner, La. and was additive to prescription pain meds, klonopin, & crack/cocaine. I know my life could not stay that way and was ready to get help. I knew if I went to rehab in my own town I would end up doing the same thing when I got out. I went on the internet and found a recovery/detox center in San Fransisco, Ca. that does a safe and effective detox using natural supplements, the place was named Alternative to Meds. I arrived there on a Tuesday and they immediately started me on the program that was suited for me. I had my own room with the comforts of home. My detox was very comforting due to the fact that I was in a home like surrounds. The food is all organic and good for a healthy detox. I am glad I decided to come here. I am leaving on my seventh day feeling great going and to an inpatient program to follow. I have never felt so pure and happy. Thank you to all the staff for your wonderful attitude and making my recovery a joy.

deidre morales

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

I attempted to detox and discontinue abusing opiates once before. I got a prescription for Soboxone from a doctor and tried to detox at home. I stayed clean for approximately 25 days, but I was overwhelmed with depression and anxiety; components of the long-term withdrawal effects from opiates. These symptoms were also present when I began the program. Around ten to twelve days into the program, I noticed a significant shift in my mood as well as a much clearer mind. I no longer sit around worrying about my past and future; I am now able to “remain in the present” and enjoy my current situation. During my first attempt to quit I knew in the back of my mind that I would inevitably return to my addiction. This time, on the other hand, I feel quite confident in my ability to return home and remain sober. I am confident that I will start living and enjoying my life again, rather than hiding from it behind a drug-induced benevolence.

First of all, this was one of my best learning experiences! Very informative, educational, and a real eye opener to what is really happening in the real world. I feel sad see so many young people in this crisis! Although; young and old, I feel that all the staff is very attentive and competent. The food was great, no complaints!