My Lifeline at AADAP ( Finding My Path to a Drug-Free Life )
THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY (TC) AADAP, Inc. "Whenever I hear "AADAP," the word "MONAD" comes to mind. MONAD stands for "Mouth on No Active Duty"—essentially a command to shut up. I remember that the core goal of the training is: "Never use drugs again, for life." The objective of the rehabilitation program and how it is executed is clear: to train individuals to eat, live, speak, socialize, and travel without using drugs. By doing this, they can transition back into a normal social environment with a fresh mind, a new self, and new perspectives, feeling healthy, vibrant, and full of energy. Only then can they move toward a clear life goal with full confidence. From beginning to end, trainees must recite the "Concepts of Change" about three times a day. There are three main areas that must be transformed: Attitude (Behavior, speech, and conduct) Direction (Purpose/Goal) Lifestyle (Way of life) Concepts of Change There are basic...