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But ATS is usually consumed in combination and is comparatively dangerous that other opioids.“Also, there is no specific treatment for the ATS drug users who are only given cognitive therapy. CHANDIGARH: Doctors at the drug de-addiction centre in PGI fear the usage of costly amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS), also called synthetic drugs, might increase in the city soon. “There were 100 ATS users who were interviewed, with 20 each from one of the five places. The 20 users from Chandigarh informed that they knew 8-10 more people who were into such drug abuse,” said Dr Basu. PGI has seen 5-6 cases of ATS in combination with other drugs in the past year..