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Home Sweet Home? Not if it Was Home to a Methamphetamine Lab Narconon Spokesperson Warns

Home Sweet Home? Not if it Was Home to a Methamphetamine Lab Narconon Spokesperson Warns

“Meth Home” registries fail to protect people from contaminated homes previously used for methamphetamine manufacture.

Across the nation increasing manufacture and use of methamphetamine means that the lovely home you just bought for your growing family could be your worst nightmare. As has happened hundreds of times in every state in the nation families or individuals move into homes where methamphetamine was manufactured by a former owner or renter. Due to high levels of contamination parents may come down with kidney problems or migraines children may begin to suffer from serious asthma attacks and what is termed “failure to thrive” in infants.

The problem has become so pervasive that the Drug Enforcement Agency established a national registry for “meth houses” at http://www.justice.gov/dea/seizures/index.html.

When we talk about problems with drug abuse and addiction, we usually focus on the addicts and crime associated with the selling and taking of drugs. This is a whole other part of the drug abuse problem in America that is not often discussed. Narconon is an international organization that is dedicated to preventing drugs abuse and addiction and rehabilitation of those who have become addicted.

Missouri has been particularly hard hit by meth seizures. Year after year they have some of the highest lab bust statistics of any state. They passed a law stating that an owner who knew of meth lab activity in the house had to reveal this fact to prospective owners. But professional contractors in the state estimate that as many as 90 percent of meth houses are never detected and thus are never reported.

Missouri state authorities list 1284 meth busts in 2006 1285 in 2007 1487 in 2008 1774 in 2009 and 1242 through August of 2010. But the DEA registry lists just 2756 meth houses. Since reporting is voluntary the Registry is better than nothing but does not serve the purpose of keeping people safe.

One of the best ways to know if the lovely home you wish to purchase formerly housed meth manufacture is to start with the neighbors. Before you buy ask the residents on both sides and across the street if there was any police activity at the house. Ask about strong foul odors or blacked out windows or strange items in the trash. Any of these indicators can point to methamphetamine manufacture. The Department of Health of many states will provide guidelines on cleaning up meth-contaminated homes. Some companies that do mold remediation are also qualified to de-contaminate meth houses.

Essential in the effort to combat methamphetamine abuse and thus reduce demand for the drug are effective drug education for youth and drug rehabilitation treatment for those who fall to this quickly addictive and physically damaging drug.

Narconon organizations around the world provide drug education to young people to help them understand the problems that result from abusing drugs. It has proven effective in reducing the drug use among young people who have received the curriculum. And the Narconon drug treatment program enables seven out of ten graduates to remain drug free after they return home. And that includes those recovering from methamphetamine addiction.

For more information on Narconon visit www.narconon.org

Narconon Spokesperson Cites Drug Residues in Oregon Wastewater as Evidence of Need for Effective Drug Education and Rehab

They did it in Italy. They did it in Germany. And now its been done in Oregon. The testing of municipal waste water to determine levels of chemicals that are only present in the body waste of people using illicit drugs.

In this case scientists were looking for residues from cocaine methamphetamine and the party and dance club drug Ecstasy. And they found residues everywhere they tested.

For one day March 4 2008 scientists tested samples of wastewater from 96 different municipal wastewater systems in urban suburban and rural areas. These 96 systems represent 65 percent of the population of Oregon. Cocaine metabolites were found mostly in urban areas but methamphetamine residues were found everywhere. Ecstasy was not present at all in more than half the areas tested and the areas that did show Ecstasy residues were mostly urban.

The director of Narconon used this information to stress the need for effective drug education and rehab programs. Despite the limited nature of this analysis it clearly illustrates the need for improved services in this area.  Narconon is an international organization that is dedicated to preventing drugs abuse and addiction and rehabilitation of those who have become addicted. This is an objective analysis unlike a telephone survey that asks people about their drug use. This evidence is really a wake-up call for those who think that drug use and addiction in America are not too bad or not too widespread.

The Narconon drug and alcohol rehabilitation program offers an example of drug rehab that creates a positive effect. The Narconon program is a long-term residential program that uses no drugs of any kind during the rehab process. They learn new life skills that enable them to make drug-free decisions for the rest of their lives. Seven out of ten Narconon graduates go home to live drug-free lives.

The Narconon drug and alcohol rehab program is offered in cities across the United States and in forty other countries around the world. Since 1966 Narconon has been saving lives from drug and alcohol addiction. Many Narconon centers also offer drug education courses that have proven effective in changing the patterns of drug use among the students receiving the curriculum.

For more information on Narconon visit www.narconon.org

Narconon Director Proposes Lasting Addiction Recovery as a Way to Reduce Crime

Not everyone agrees that drugs cause crime, but statistically, it is easy to show a relationship. The Bureau of Justice Statistics monitors such statistics and analysis them to find trends.

In 2004, the Bureau found that more than one in five criminals in jail said they had committed the crime they were convicted of to get money for drugs. Property crimes ran higher, from 25 to 30 percent. Each year, between 4 and 7 percent of homicides, or close to 600, are related to drug use. And in 2007, a survey of victims of violence felt that their attacker had been on drugs or alcohol in about a quarter of the attacks.

In states where methaphetamine use is rampant, child abuse and domestic violence also tends to be high. Montana authorities reported that drug use was a factor in 66 percent of all foster care placements, and in the vast majority of cases, the drug involved was methamphetamine. In Pinellas County, Florida, a sheriff’s deputy estimated that his workload would drop 60 percent if there were no drugs or alcohol being abused.

We don’t have to get into an argument about whether or not drugs or alcohol abuse cause crime. Narconon is an international organization that is dedicated to preventing drugs abuse and addiction and rehabilitation those who have become addicted. The truth is that if drug addiction and alcohol abuse were eliminated from the scene, crime figures would drop.

Drug-related crimes are classified in three categories:
Use-related crimes that result from drug-impaired individuals committing crimes because of the effects that the drugs (or alcohol) have on their behavior and judgment. For example, the hit and run driver or the hopped-up person who attacks another with a knife because he imagines some danger.
Economic-related crimes or crimes to get the money for a drug habit, including theft and prostitution.
System-related crime which are crimes resulting from the manufacture, distribution and sales of drugs and the violence associated with these acts.

Drug abuse and long-term or heavy alcohol use have such a damaging effect on a person’s personality and judgment. Many people find themselves committing crimes or immoral actions in the course of their addiction that they never would have committed before. That’s why the Narconon program includes a number of actions that help a recovering addict recover his or her self-esteem and senses of morals, personal values and integrity.

On the Narconon drug and alcohol rehabilitation program, each recovering addict learns to face the damage he or she has done to their relationships, careers and communities. As the addiction is replaced by a productive life, many of those who have recovered look for and find ways to give back to those who were damaged by the years of addiction.

Narconon centers around the world also offer drug education classes to students and young adults to help keep them from needing drug recovery programs in the future.

The prevention and treatment of addiction are an essential part of lowering crime and creating a world that is safer for all of us.

For more information on the Narconon drug and alcohol rehabilitation program or their drug education curriculum, visit www.narconon.org

Narconon recent news reports on drug addiction solutions

From the UK family reunited to an alcoholic who put a total stop to her addiction, below are some of the latest Narconon news.

Ex-Meth Addict’s Life Saved by Narconon Drug Rehab in Georgia: Today Jason is very much alive and celebrates his fourth anniversary clean on May 28th, thanks, his mother says, to the Narconon facility in Georgia.

Four years ago Jason was facing possible prison time for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and obtaining property by false pretense – crimes which were addiction driven. Jason’s fourteen year drug abuse started with pot and pills and had escalated to cocaine and methamphetamine. It had gotten to the point where Jason was making and selling 1-2 kilos of methamphetamine a week before he found his way to treatment.


Drug rehab Georgia graduate SusanNarconon Of Georgia Graduate Success: Once, diagnosed clinically dead from alcohol poisoning, today Susan is very much alive. For this, she thanks the Narconon program.

Susan started drinking at thirteen. She and her friends would steal beer from her parents and sneak into hiding places to drink it. They thought then they were having fun but as they grew older they out grew this prankish behavior. Susan didn’t. In high school she started stealing the stronger stuff – vodka and whiskey. Soon there wasn’t enough liquor at her parents’ house to satisfy Susan’s appetite, so she learned how to talk strangers into buying her liquor. Susan remembers once paying a trucker twenty dollars to buy her vodka.


Narconon UK family reunited after drug rehabNarconon UK drug rehab life changing story: (PRWeb UK/PRWEB ) June 3, 2010 — Too many UK families are pulled apart by the drug addiction problems of one family member. Michelle used to feed a crack and heroin addiction that would eventually destroy the original ties she had with her family. Today she celebrates a happy, drug-free life again.

According to a recent study published by the UK Drug Policy Commission, at least 1.5 million UK adults caring for relatives with drug problems, bear a huge hidden burden estimated at a cost of at least £1.8 Billion.


Already 3 years ago: Narconon Gulf Coast drug rehab. The drug rehab treatment center in Florida keeps on saving lives every day. You can find more results and do a tour of the facility at www.narconongulfcoast.com.


Italian drug-free family - Narconon rehabNumbers are not just statistics. Sometimes they are human lives. In a decade, like so many in the preceding century when lives became daily body counts in televised wars, there have been uncounted lives saved. Narconon is certainly not the only organization… read more Narconon stories.

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Narconon reports on recent MLK events and other drug addiction news

MLK event sponsored by narconon and national Alliance for Faith and JusticeLatino and Black Youth March Together with Pride in Long Beach to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A group of youth carried a banner promoting peace between their races. Media in southern Los Angeles County have often reported conflict between Latinos and Blacks, but today 35 youths carried … – sponsored by Narconon Intl. and National Alliance for Faith and Justice (http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2010-01-0118-003.shtml)

youth doing a banner for the MLK parade. A sponsor for this banner was NarcononYouth making a banner for the MLK parade – sponsored by Narconon and National Alliance for Faith and Justice

Need For Addiction Treatment Seen By Many: A community based approach allows the offender to fund his own treatment with employment begin required and case management fees. This approach adds an overall savings and is much more effective at reducing crime in general. Narconon of Georgia supports drug addiction treatment as an alternative to imprisonment and offers a non twelve step approach to treating drug addiction. Narconon of Georgia provides drug treatment and education.

Drugs and Promiscuity Contribute to Declining Morals in Society: Most people see promiscuity as an unfortunate side effect of drug and alcohol abuse. However, one drug and alcohol rehab facility addresses the morals that seem to be lost along the way that lead to promiscuity. Clients going through treatment at Narconon Louisiana enroll in a course called The Way To Happiness; a common-sense guide to life that proves that not only can addiction be handled, but morals can be restored.

Narconon Clients Take Part In Community Project: This community event is sponsored by the local chamber and other local businesses and will take place the last week in January. Narconon clients will create a man-made sledge out of just cardboard; tape and glue to recognize Narconon drug rehabilitation and promote the message of permanent recovery from substance abuse. …

Narconon Freedom Center Teaches Addicts To Take Care Of Themselves: Once one truly understands why such an idea is important they are far more likely to keep it in in their own life. Drug addicts often failed to take care of themselves during drug addiction as well as with the circumstances leading up to addiction. There are many reasons for addiction and the Narconon program covers all possible angles to enable students to live successful, happy, drug-free lives.

Narconon Southern California's booth at the MLK event in Los Angeles. Handing out drug education booklets.Community Day Activities in South L.A. Celebrate Dr. King’s Spirit: At one of the booths nearly a thousand drug education booklets providing the truth about alcohol and drug abuse were given out to parents, educators, young people and community volunteers and leaders by Narconon California. Roger Davis, Narconon California drug education and prevention presenter remarked; “We were inspired by the many people we met who serve the community and work every day to fulfill Dr. King’s Dream”. Davis, a graduate of the Narconon California Program, continued, … (photo: Handing out Narconon drug education booklets at the MLK event)

Under Age Drinking cost Hawaii nearly $200 million: Mix the underage drinking problem with rising prescription drug abuse in the islands, and there are enough factors leading to a substantial social problem when the state can least afford it. Narconon Hawaii warns the key to resolving this problem is education of youth on the effects of all drugs and alcohol. …

The California drug treatment centerFeatured center today is our Narconon center in Northern California at Lake Tahoe. Full drug treatment services in a great location.

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Narconon Drug Rehab News and Reports on Subtance Abuse

President of Narconon Intl drug rehabilitation network visits Nepal: When asked what is the expanse of the Narconon network at this time? “We now have over 150 drug rehab and/or drug prevention or education centers in 50 countries,” says Carr. These facilities span every continent, the largest being Arrowhead with 230 beds and some smaller such as Narconon Denmark.

Narconon Trois-Rivieres Goes Live for The Second Time: “This was once again another excellent opportunity to show as many people as possible what it is like to see someone complete the Narconon drug rehab program,” comments Nick Hayes, a representative of Narconon Trois-Rivieres. “It’s a wonderful sight to see people achieving sobriety and getting their lives back, and we want to continue to share this with the rest of the world.”

Treating Drug Addiction With More Drugs – Where Does it End?: Drug users will tend to use several different drugs illegally and legally; legally meaning given by doctors to help curb their drug addiction or handle emotional and psychological problems, normally caused by drug addiction.

Desperate Crimes for Desperate Drug Addicts: Often a drug addiction can push people to absolute the extremes, and in an all too common case, an addict can be pushed to crime to fuel their addiction.

Alcoholism No Longer A Problem For Narconon Graduate: The last straw was one night when Stephen was even pulled over for a DUI, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise, because that was when his parents found the drug and alcohol rehab program that saved his life. The name of the program was Narconon.

Drugs Involved in Another Celebrity Death: One organization that is doing something about the cocaine problem in Florida is the Narconon Drug and Alcohol rehab Program. Narconon currently operates three drug rehab facilities in the state of Florida that have helped thousands of addicts in the state.

Narconon Warns Most People Arrested Test Positive For Illegal Drugs: Based in Atlanta, the Narconon center in Atlanta states that while cannabis is the most commonly detected illegal substance among arrestees in other cities…
http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=108985&cat=10

Surge In Heroin Abuse Concerning Many: Director of Narconon of Georgia an addiction treatment center located in Georgia says ” With prescription drug abuse in the media and laws being passed to handle doctor shopping we must be careful to keep the pressure on eliminating all drugs of abuse.”

Long Term Drug and Alcohol Treatment for Those Suffering from Substance Abuse Problems Offered by Narconon of Georgia, a Featured Profile on Business Networking Community Site YourFINDit: Narconon of Georgia Drug rehab Founded in 2001, Narconon of Georgia is a non-traditional drug treatment program offering non 12 step long term drug treatment for alcoholism, drug addiction, substance abuse and chemical dependency for women and men.

Drug Abuse High Tech Device: … Narconon continues to spread the message that there are solutions – drug prevention and addiction treatment.

Narconon Center Gears Up For National Recovery Month: Narconon Freedom Center, a residential drug treatment center in Albion, Michigan is gearing up for National Recovery Month to promote the message that successful recovery is possible with Narconon drug treatment. National Recovery Month is a time set forth to promote the benefits of alcohol and drug treatment and to show that recovery from drug addiction is possible.

Narconon Freedom Center Staffer and Rehab Graduate Dominick Assante featured on CNN: … He was a heroin addict and IV user for three years and used up to 10 bags per day of the drug until a family member suggested he go to the Narconon drug and alcohol rehab program.

Mother and Daughter Celebrate Victory Over Meth: Edee’s grandmother continued searching the Internet and found Narconon California, a drug-free life skills program. “What impressed us,” Susan says, “was the sauna part; drugs are sweated out of the body. Edee told me she could see sticky tar coming out in her sweat. This helped eliminate physical cravings.” California drug rehab

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More Reports and News on Drug Addiction by Narconon Centers

Heroin addiction had kept two sisters apart for too long (story #4). And a special cocaine addiction report (story #3).

  1. Cocaine: The Nation’s Most Dangerous Threat: While this is an alarming statement with regards to the massive spread of cocaine importation and subsequent abuse throughout the United States, it does not come as a surprise to those who deliver the Narconon drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.
  2. FDA Concern Highlights Even The Most Common Drugs Are Still Poisons: The FDA is seeking to at least mandate a warning label on products containing acetaminophen to include information on severe liver injury. Narconon Arrowhead‘s drug educator John Bitinez urges that “children and adults alike must be informed”…”when a person suffers from pain and/or discomfort they will tend to use the drug most popularized by advertising and promotion but this can be a life threatening choice when that same drug may be the potential cause for abuse and ultimately severe physical issues like liver failure”.
  3. Cocaine Addiction and U.S. Legal Tender: Narconon Arrowhead’s cocaine addiction experts say “this contact with cocaine stems primarily from a variety of methods including the use of paper currency to “snort” the drug or inhale it in its powder form, the presence of large quantities of money in and around major drug scenes where tons of cocaine is either being processed or packaged, residue from the fingers and hands of those addicted to cocaine leaving their residuals behind during a cocaine purchase…
  4. Video of 2 sisters brought apart by drug addiction. A Narconon Trois-Rivieres video interviewHeroin Addiction Tore Sisters Apart For Too Long: The Narconon Trois-Rivieres video production team has just released a new emotionally charged drug rehab video interview depicting two sisters, one of whom battled a life threatening drug addiction that nearly tore her family apart. … (Narconon report from Canada)
  5. The Prescription Drug Epidemic in Pennsylvania: While one ex-addict got clean through Narconon drug treatment, Pennsylvania authorities indicate that the drug abuse in the area continues to increase. … After abusing Vicodin for several months, Sarah moved on to a harder drug, OxyContin, and within a year she was a full-blown heroin addict. …
  6. Sister Recovers From Addiction Through Narconon: Today and with National Recovery Month approaching n September Jeffrey has even more of a reason to celebrate his sister’s successful recovery. Since completing Narconon drug treatment, she has been stably off drugs for more than 8 years.
  7. Local minister interviewed in Narconon GeorgiaFinally, someone is telling the truth about drugs in a way that kids will listen: Each year Narconon of Georgia’s public drug education includes Red Ribbon Week which provides entertainment for hundreds of people; while providing drug education at the same time. The event serves as a rally for the importance of drug treatment. (also a video interview of a local minister)
  8. Drug Rehab That Works: Erica Catton, Director of Promotion for Narconon has seen the very same in treatment trends with clients she has spoken with through the Narconon drug rehab program. “A person should only have to go through treatment once,” says Catton. “When I see clients and families that tell me they have done as many as 10 drug treatment programs before Narconon; I can’t believe it.”
  9. Narconon Graduate Handles Addiction Permanently: Feeling “helpless, undeserving and pretty hopeless” was what Paul experienced for more than 12 years while addicted to drugs. Paul says the more he used the more his life fell apart to the point that he was so self-destructive, his family finally stepped in to help him. The program they sent him to was Narconon Freedom Center drug rehabilitation center. …

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drug withdrawal techniqueIf you know someone who needs help with drug addiction, find out about the drug-free technique to drug withdrawal: The Narconon First Step Program.

Narconon Reports on the Drug Addiction Scene

Highlights of today’s blog: Narconon Eastern U.S. year in review (story #2) and report on the efforts to combat drug addiction (story #5).

  1. A New Year’s Resolution to Stop Drug Abuse: … At least all is not lost and progress has been made in other areas. There is the good news of the continued gradual decline in the use of illicit drugs by teens. There have also been stronger warnings published regarding the dangerous side effects caused by prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Thankfully there are organizations like Narconon Arrowhead working to prevent drug abuse and rehabilitate individuals that fall into the trap of addiction. With massive anti-drug awareness and education campaigns and its effective rehab program, Narconon Arrowhead has played no small part in assisting to reduce the statistics and keeps on spreading truth about alcohol and other drug abuse nationwide and provide info and hope for millions. (Drug treatment in Oklahoma)
  2. Narconon Continues Expansion in Eastern U.S.: Narconon East U.S. has had a very successful year in drug rehab, prevention and education. The way to stop drug addiction before it starts is through effective drug education. The Narconon program, which was established in 1966, delivers drug prevention and education presentations to schools, community groups and businesses. As research statistic show that many new drug users begin at the age of 12, Narconon focuses its presentations on school-aged children and over 3.5 million children have been reached. Narconon presentations are unique from ordinary drug education talks because the drug prevention specialists reach the children at their reality level and get them participating, as well as learning about the dangers of drugs.
  3. >Addiction Treatment Provided by Pill Mills Concern Many: Mary Rieser a certified chemical dependency counselor and director of Narconon of Georgia drug rehabilitation center says, “We can’t just cover up addiction with a dependency on pharmaceuticals. Addiction is about behavior and taking one pill in substitution of another is not a change. We need to provide effective addiction treatment programs not more medications.” (News report from Narconon of Georgia)
  4. New Drug Rehab Approach Has Success: The Narconon Drug Rehab Program is designed to not only get a person off drugs and feeling well, but to return them to society as productive and ethical individuals. To do this the program takes into account several factors for comprehensive relapse prevention. The program reduces drug cravings by fully cleansing the body of drug residues, and assisting the body in healing itself after the scourges of drug abuse.
  5. Efforts to Combat Drug Addiction Reconsidered: Unless there is a dramatic increase in the availability of drug treatment for those already hooked, the plague will only continue to spread. The passage of legislation to address the problem is a step in the right direction but it is not the final solution. Narconon of Georgia provides drug treatment and education for the entire southeast region. Narconon Drug Rehab of Georgia is a non-traditional drug abuse treatment program.
  6. Marijuana | Users Experience Addiction Withdrawal Symptoms: “Marijuana is generally not considered an addictive drug,” comments Mary Rieser, Executive Director for Narconon Drug Rehab. “Studies and interviews with people who are habitual pot smokers and have come to our drug rehab have shown all the signs of withdrawal: irritability, restlessness, headaches, depression, and cravings for the drug.” Marijuana use is often described by users as ‘recreational’ and ‘non-addictive’. These same substance abuser* will, however, experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop using marijuana, this study shows.
  7. Narconon Louisiana drug treatmentNarconon Louisiana drug treatment – Real Option For Stopping Addiction: After three years in operation, 150 graduates, the Narconon program has maintained that the people of Louisiana do not have to suffer from addictions like prescription drug abuse, heroin abuse, or alcohol abuse, without a real solution for permanent recovery.
  8. Narconon Steps In To Help Current Abuse Trends: With drugs so prevalent and available in our society Narconon has recently issued a 30 second holiday public service announcement encouraging Americans to get those who need treatment help before it is too late. With rising drug abuse trends and no signs of this epidemic stopping, Americans need now more than ever effective drug prevention and rehab. Narconon provides not only effective drug and alcohol rehabilitation but drug education lecture in schools, businesses and community groups to prevent youth from ever turning to drugs to begin with.

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News Report on Narconon drug ed and rehab

Narconon news on drug rehab centers anniversaries (Narconon Gabbiano and Los Molinos) (story #1). Also the Red Ribbon Week drug prevention activities of the Narconon drug ed center in Massachusetts (story #5).

  1. Massachusetts drug educationNarconon Celebrates Decades of Drug rehab Service in Spain and Italy: Narconon Los Molinos has been operating without cease for 30 years, 24/7. One of three Narconon centers in Spain, it was a pioneer in Europe — the second to open outside the United States after a Swedish rehab opened in 1974. Meanwhile, similar good news was being spread down at Narconon Il Gabbiano’s 14th anniversary in Melendugno, near Salento, Italy. The Narconon drug rehab program has been in Italy since 1981. The Gabbiano center has expanded since its founding in 1995 to be able to facilitate 100 students, the largest European Narconon complement at this time.
  2. Why “self-help” groups found the highest attendees of those getting substance abuse treatment: Narconon Arrowhead, Narconon’s premier facility, located in Oklahoma on 216 acres in Arrowhead State Park, is a truly, most comprehensive program for an addict who is trying to recover from addiction. The peaceful setting we offer here is like no other and our highly trained staffs are 100% devoted to helping our customers overcome their addictions.
  3. Calls Made by Teenagers to Poison Controls Centers on the Rise: “Unfortunately, more and more adults who are finding themselves combating drug addiction normally began in their teens by taking prescription drugs, or low level street drugs,” commented Nick Hayes a certified chemical dependency counselor at the Narconon rehab center Trois-Rivières. “While no one wants to have a drug addiction problem, there is help available to overcome addiction with a purely natural approach, no matter what is the nature of the drug addiction,” added Hayes. (Narconon Trois-Rivieres report)
  4. Should a Drug Addict be Jailed or Treated?: “Without lessening the responsibility of the offenders for their crimes, a drug addict offender should be given the opportunity to do an effective drug rehabilitation program,” stated Nick Hayes, a certified chemical dependency counselor and representative of Narconon Trois-Rivières. He added, “It is no secret that drug addiction leads to desperate acts. Thus it’s worthwhile for the society, not to mention the family and the individual, to rehabilitate a drug or alcohol addict as most of the crimes committed in our cities are related to drug addiction.”
  5. Massachusetts drug educationSuccessful Drug Prevention through Narconon in New England: To help celebrate Red Ribbon Week coming up this month, Narconon has increased its public outreach by giving successful drug prevention presentations all over the country. This past week, Narconon New England traveled to a medium security prison in Rhode Island to give a drug prevention talk that received rave results. (Massachusetts drug education — Narconon New England)
  6. High Success Rate in Michigan Drug Treatment: The Narconon rehab program has been operating in the state for more than 7 years now and has successfully treated hundreds of clients in Michigan and all over the Midwest and northeast for substance abuse problems. Narconon is a long-term residential drug rehab program that achieves a more than 70% success rate for permanent sobriety from addiction.

Narconon-News.org. Online press release update reports on the Narconon activities in both drug prevention and drug rehabilitation treatment.

Narconon Report and Press Release Update

Narconon report on news and press releases from around the network. Drug information such as the news on the meth addiction in Michigan (story #9). Also Narconon reporting on the Hawaii drug abuse scene that keeps on creeping up (story #1) and the continued work that Narconon of Georgia is doing putting out drug information online (covered in several stories below).

  1. Hawaii Drug Use Continues to Rise: Recent studies show drug use in Hawaii is up and the use of narcotics continues to climb. A program [Narconon Hawaii] recently brought to Hawaii is helping to tackle the problem. Drug abuse and addiction continue to grow by epidemic proportions in Hawaii. (a press release report courtesy of www.khon2.com)
  2. Employers Can Benefit from Drug-Free Work Week Pointers: If an employee is already trapped in the cycle of addiction finding a drug rehabilitation facility that will get them back to the productive, drug-free individual required for their work and to enjoy the life they so rightly deserve is of the utmost importance. “This is where Narconon Arrowhead comes in,” declared Ryan Thorpe, Director of Admissions at Narconon Arrowhead, one of the country’s leading drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers located in southeast Oklahoma. “We offer employers an alternative to simply getting rid of good staff that can be rehabilitated, and we enable good workers who have become hooked to drugs to come back to the work force, sober and industrious. At Narconon, our program constantly returns substance abuser to a healthy, productive lifestyle. Seven out of ten of our graduates are still drug-free years after they return to work.”
  3. Economic Hardships Can Increase Addiction: Yet I continued to put the drugs before finding employment, putting food on the table for my family and paying any bills. I just know I woke up every morning with all aim of getting a job and instead would find myself doing whatever it took, be it lying ,cheating or stealing from family and friends to get money so I could acquire more drugs,” said Joe Harper, graduate of the Narconon Arrowhead drug rehabilitation program.
  4. There is a Continuing Desperate Need for Substance Abuse Treatment Programs in Oklahoma: Many Oklahomans believe that drug addiction is simply a way of life and you have to live with that addiction every single day for the remainder of your life. What many Oklahomans do not know s that substance abuse treatment programs, like Oklahoma’s Narconon Arrowhead, can end drug abuse and give a person their life back. (Narconon Arrowhead drug rehab news)
  5. Narconon of Georgia Applauds Efforts of Prescription Buy-Back Programs: Narconon of Georgia, in conjunction with local law enforcement, has spearheaded the effort in Georgia state to make people more aware of prescription drug abuse dangers and educating teens and parents alike. “The drug education we provide to schools, churches, and local support groups has shifted some-what in the past few years,” comments Gordon Weinand, Public Relations for Narconon Drug Rehab of Georgia.
  6. Narconon of Georgia Atlanta drug-free graduate with sonNarconon Georgia Graduate Celebrates Three Years Clean: She believed her son could make it if he were in a long-term drug treatment program, not available at the time, in her own state. She searched online and found what she was looking for – Narconon of Georgia, a non-traditional program which employs sauna therapy and life skills to prepare its clients for full and winning re-entry into life. “Life after Narconon is a whole lot better! In my darkest hours, I never thought I could be this happy. Now every day is a healthy bright day after Narconon for me and my family.”
  7. Addiction Treatment Reduces Crime: … This study comes after two decades of research into the effectiveness of drug rehabilitation in criminal offenders which has largely gone unheard. … The Narconon program has long asserted that successful treatment can only be accomplished through establishing comprehensive personal ethics. The treatment program delivered by Narconon of Georgia is an excellent choice for anyone seeking an alternative to incarceration, as it emphasizes on personal responsibility as the major component necessary for real recovery.
  8. Narconon Louisiana drug rehab graduate traces roots of addiction back to psychiatric medications: Once J.K. became addicted to street drugs as well as his prescriptions, his problems continued to intensify. Luckily, before he lost his life to drugs he found a rehabilitation center with a completely drug-free method called Narconon Riverbend; situated in Denham Springs, Louisiana. During his treatment he had to come to terms with his past troubles as well as the road that his psychiatric therapy led him down.
  9. Handling Meth Addiction In Michigan: Narconon Freedom Center, a residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation program located in Albion, Michigan, has been at the forefront of the Red Ribbon Week activities in the state. This week Narconon Freedom Center visited a neighborhood watch meeting to educate the local community about the risks of meth abuse and the manufacturing of the drug.

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Narconon Drug Rehab News End of Year 2009

Narconon staff and executives wishes all a happy new year to all. Many more lives saved from drug addiction in 2009. Below are some of the recent Narconon drug rehab centers news:

  • Narconon drug free rehab graduateNarconon Salutes its 1,200 Staff Worldwide on 13,000 Lives Saved This Last Decade: Narconon drug rehabilitation and education staff have grown to over 1,200 in the last ten years. Many are graduates of the Narconon program, which has never given up and never will on the concept that a recovering alcoholic or other drug addict can achieve a stably drug-free and ethical life. Some others also believe this, not enough. Another hypothesis circulates that addiction is a chronic relapsing disease. This is only a theory, not a law.
  • Narconon Steps In To Help Current Abuse Trends: With rising drug abuse trends and no signs of this epidemic stopping, Americans need now more than ever effective drug prevention and rehabilitation. Narconon provides not only effective drug and alcohol rehabilitation but drug education lecture in schools, businesses and community groups to prevent youth from ever turning to drugs to begin with.
  • Prescription Drug Addiction in Florida Serious Growing Threat: This has been seen on the drug treatment side as well as Narconon drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers have noted an increase in prescription drug addiction admissions. Because of this Narconon is doing all it can with its drug education and prevention lectures to inform youth and adults that it is not just street drugs are becoming more and more of a problem as well as increasing the numbers of people going into Narconon drug treatment programs. Unfortunately, prescription drugs are often easier to obtain than street drugs and one need not reach further then the medicine cabinet to set oneself on a path of serious addiction. (http://www.narcononeastus.org/)
  • Prescription Painkillers Can Lead to Addiction: As Narconon points out, prescription painkillers can be just as addictive, if not more so than street drugs. If one is in pain oftentimes the only solution is to numb the pain with a drug. However, this can start the cycle of addiction. Fortunately, Narconon drug rehabilitation provides an effective solution including a drug-free withdrawal that involves repairing the nutritional deficiencies and safely eliminating the drug toxins to break the cycle of addiction.
  • List of Deadly Prescription Drugs Found: “Many of these drugs are not only highly addictive, but are deadly if combined,” comments Mary Rieser, Executive Director for Narconon Drug Rehab Georgia. “Many people don’t realize the dangers of prescription drug abuse, and whether her doctors knew she was combining these potentially lethal drugs is a question that should be answered. The drugs found are very powerful, often affecting different parts of the body, often with tragic results.”
  • Narconon Drug Rehab Awards Unsung Hero: Gordy has been clean for 41 years, since attending the Narconon program in the Arizona State Penitentiary in 1968. He reflects every day on just how lucky he is, but especially during the holidays when he is with his family. Gordy reflects, “Believe is or not, my life started changing for the better after I got arrested and sentenced to the Arizona State Penitentiary.” William Benitez, a once hopeless heroin addict started the Narconon program in prison, after reading Fundamentals of Thought, by L. Ron Hubbard and realizing that he was not a powerless addict, but a person of capability. (http://www.drugsno.com)
  • Drug Rehab Offers Advice for a Safe New Year: “So we are telling everyone to have a good time this year, but remember a few facts that can protect them and their friends before the party begins,” coments Mary Rieser, Executive Director of Narconon Drug Rehab of Georgia “Sadly enough, there are some New Years predictions that every year prove to be reliable. One is that more people are likely to die in alcohol-related traffic crashes on New Years Eve than on any other day of the year. Narconon is a non-traditional drug abuse treatment program which was founded in 1967.
  • Mother and Son Spend Holidays Free of Drug Addiction: Celebrating the holidays under the grip of addiction is not what this family wanted. Narconon California just received another life changing success story evoking the true spirit of the holidays. “Before he began using drugs like xanax, marijuana, and opiates like oxycodine and abusing alcohol, my son Bill loved family life, school and the great outdoors,” said Jeanne, mom of the ex-addict.
  • Synthetic Alcohol Could Prolong Treatment: Narconon Louisiana is a long-term, inpatient facility located just outside of Baton Rouge. This secluded retreat allows clients to handle their addiction in a calm, peaceful atmosphere. In a field where the average success rate is between 12-20%, Narconon Louisiana far surpasses that with a 76% success rate for permanent recovery.
  • Medical Marijuana Can Open Door For Addicts: Narconon Louisiana, has seen first-hand how marijuana leads to harder, more dangerous drugs. “I talk to hundreds of addicts a year and almost all of the cite marijuana as being their first drug. Eventually you move on to different drugs like heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine when marijuana no longer provides you with the same feeling anymore.” (residential drug rehab center in Louisiana)
  • Narconon Freedom Center Bringing in a Drug Free New Year: The Narconon program in Michigan had been expanding through the holidays and its graduates are entering 2010 drug free and with a new lease on life. Only a few months before these same students were burdened with drug addiction in a seemingly unending misery of drug use, guilt, depression, and cravings and only more drugs as the answer which further pushed them down. (drug treatment center in Michigan)
  • Narconon Gulf Coast drug rehabilitation center, Destin FloridaNarconon Gulf Coast Provides Assistance Substance Abuse During the Holidays: Narconon Gulf Coast has experienced this through its several years of operation and provides the complete solution to drug rehabilitation. The founders of Narconon Gulf Coast saw such tremendous success with this program and they then decided to open a fully state licensed Narconon Drug Rehabilitation facility, located in Destin, Florida, and have dedicated themselves to helping others to break the bonds of substance abuse. (drug rehab center in Destin, Florida)

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Naconon report of drug rehab news. Community activities of Narconon centers around the world. From Narconon Geogia drug abuse prevention activities to Canada drug-free life success story.

  • Narconon drug rehab center graduate in Canada‘Hillbilly Heroin’ Doesn’t Beat This Narconon Graduate: Because OxyContin is a time-release formula over twelve hours, most addicts will have to chew, crush up and snort, or inject the drug to get the immediate euphoric effect of the Oxycodone, which is the primary pain reliever in OxyContin. (Drug rehab center Narconon Trois-Rivieres in Canada)
  • Narconon Handles Prescription Drug Abuse: According to Narconon Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation and Education Centers, addiction is defined as a condition characterized by repeated, compulsive seeking and use of drugs, alcohol or other similar substances despite adverse social, mental and physical consequences. (Narconon Eastern United States drug rehab centers).
  • Narconon Michigan Drug Rehab Open House Huge Success: Narconon Freedom Center hosted its First Annual Open House in recognition of Red Ribbon Week on October 25th 2009 in their newly renovated facility. The event provided visitors a tour of the newly remodeled facility as well as information about the Narconon program and how Narconon has successfully handled drug and alcohol addiction for over 40 years. (news from Narconon Freedom Treatment Center in Michigan)
  • Narconon Freedom Center Drug Rehab Provides Solution For Michigan Citizens: Just as addiction has several stages so there are several needed steps to permanently handling addiction. If all the necessary factors aren’t addressed the result will most likely be drug reversion. Narconon Freedom Center provides all the necessary and successful steps to fully handle addiction. Narconon Freedom Center provides real solutions for struggling addicts. Whereas many addicts often try other programs and find themselves reverting to drugs, Narconon graduates go on to lead drug-free lives. (Michigan drug rehab news)
  • Students Pledge to be Drug-Free at Narconon Education Seminar in Hawaii
  • Narconon Georgia Red Ribbon Week event in AtlantaDowntown Atlanta was Host to a Concert Promoting Drug Awareness: Narconon of Georgia Celebrates Red Ribbon Drug Awareness Week: “Our goal is to educate people on the dangers of drug abuse,” commented Mary Rieser, Executive Director for The Narconon Georgia Drug Rehab Center. “One way is celebrating Red Ribbon Week, with live music and drug education literature warning young and old alike about the dangers of drug abuse. Drug prevention is easier, less expensive, and saves lives. Life can be great without drugs and our big party today proved that point.”

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A life without drug addiction is possible. Weekly Narconon news demonstrating the positive results of the drug rehab program and the drug ed activities in the community.

  • Narconon drug education during Red Ribbon WeekNarconon Centers Educate Thousands of People During Red Ribbon Week 2009: California, Narconon Vista Bay drug rehab center received, from the Mayor of Seaside City, a proclamation and delivered drug prevention presentations to local students. In Oklahoma and Texas, Narconon Arrowhead drug ed staff visited several schools and presented to over 1,500 elementary, middle and high school students.
  • Narconon Releases Public Service Announcement: Narconon, one of the largest drug rehab and prevention groups in the world has just released a new public service announcement to help those plagued by the ever-growing problem of drug and alcohol addiction.
  • Narconon Georgia Celebrates Red Ribbon Week in Downtown Atlanta, Promoting Drug Awareness: On October 26th, downtown Atlanta was treated to a live band as Narconon Drug Rehab of Georgia celebrated Red Ribbon Week in Woodruff Park, in downtown Atlanta. Drug education news in Atlanta.
  • Heroin Abuse Rising Among Youth: In recent years one of the emerging leaders for helping people end addiction to drugs such as heroin has been Narconon Riverbend Retreat in Louisiana. It is a long-term inpatient drug rehabilitation program with a success rate of more than 70%.
  • Narconon Freedom Drug Rehab Center To Take Part In Holiday Parade: Narconon Freedom Center is a is a non-profit drug rehab program dedicated to eliminating drug abuse and drug addiction through drug prevention, education and rehabilitation.
  • Narconon Freedom Center Releases Public Service Announcement: Narconon which has been operating a residential drug rehabilitation program in Michigan for 7 years has released its newest public service announcement to the public and media this week.
  • Narconon drug rehab Atlanta graduate in the newsNarconon Drug Rehab of Georgia Graduate Featured on Local News: Recently a Narconon of Georgia graduate was featured in a local news show about his experience with prescription drug abuse. News from drug rehab center in Atlanta.
  • Tennis Superstar Admits Meth Addiction: The Narconon drug rehab program is effective in treating all drug addiction, meth addiction can be and is overcome daily. Call now if you or a loved one is suffering from addiction.

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Narconon press releases and news report. Narconon drug rehab and drug prevention activities around the U.S.A.:

  • Drug Rehab Experts Prepare for Holidays: Narconon Arrowhead news — Danna Sue Pruitt, CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) and supervisor over a national drug information hotline managed by Narconon Arrowhead, one of the country’s leading drug and alcohol residential rehabilitation and education centers says that ….
  • Family Referral Best Way to Find the Right Drug Rehab: Thanks to her husband who called local government officials as well as licensing groups to reinforce their decision, the family sent their daughter to the Narconon drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.
  • Narconon graduate from drug rehab center in AtlantaFamily Finds Son Who Was Missing for Three Years and Brings Him to Narconon Drug Rehab: But Michael’s parents continued to email. His mother told counselors at Narconon Drug Rehab of Georgia: “We did not know if he was getting the emails but told him how much we loved him and gave news about the family. We begged him to let us know if he was alive.” But there was no word.
  • Narconon New Life Detoxification Program Backed By Independent Studies: The Narconon New Life Detoxification Program used as a part of the overall Narconon program produces similar startling results when applied to drug rehabilitation.
  • History of Narconon Freedom Center’s Drug Rehab Program: Narconon first originated in 1966 when William Benitez, an inmate of Arizona State Prison, came upon a book in the prison library written by American author and Humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard.
  • Narconon Sauna Detoxification Proven to Release Drug Residues: The study shows the Narconon New Life Detoxification Program mobilizes and eliminates foreign compounds, especially those stored in the fat, the result being positive changes in a person’s health and elimination of drug cravings.
  • Narconon Gulf Coast drug rehab centerNarconon Gulf Coast, Drug Treatment is the Answer, Not Jail: According to Debbie Ross executive director of Narconon Gulf Coast, a world-class residential drug treatment facility, “People with drug addiction problems need help, not jail.”

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Narconon press releases and news report. The Narconon program helps addicts to take control of their lives and live drug-free lives. Feel free to look at these press releases and share them with your friends:

  • Utah Drug Rehab: Narconon Arrowhead wants to help Utah residents overcome this terrible drug epidemic and help make their communities safer. The staff at this drug rehab offers 24 hour care and supervision and is extremely dedicated to helping individuals achieve long lasting sobriety and becoming completely drug free.
  • A Stocked Bar For Holidays Can Be Introduction To Addiction: According to Narconon’s Kent, most parents are not aware of the fact that they may be contributing to their loved ones addiction by making alcohol too easily accessible.
  • Narconon Offers Tips For Drug Addiction During The Holidays: Narconon is offering a three-part holiday series on the cycle of addiction, barriers to recovery and solutions for those struggling with substance abuse.
  • Narconon of Georgia drug rehab support groupNarconon of Georgia Support Group Helps Drug Addicts: One group, started in South Carolina by DJ, who graduated the Narconon Drug Rehab Georgia drug program three years ago, helps friends and family by counseling them and even giving talks to school children about the dangers of drug addiction.
  • Narconon drug rehab graduate in GeorgiaNarconon Drug Rehab Graduate Spreads Holiday Joy to 1,500 Homeless:
  • Narconon Drug Rehab Helps Addicted Street Children: As a long term non traditional drug treatment center, Narconon drug rehab of Georgia was approached three years ago by this organization, looking for solutions to the growing epidemic of street orphans addicted to glue.
  • drug treatment not jailDrug Addiction Treatment More Effective Than Jail: I went through original Narconon Program 40 years ago while I was in jail, and have been clean ever since.
  • Suncoast Drug Rehabilitation Center Successfully Handling Drug Addiction During the Holidays: The center effectively treats drug addiction on an in-patient basis with the Narconon program in a highly personalized way. The Narconon program has an over 40 year history in successfully treating drug addiction.
  • Narconon Louisiana story of sobrietyGive Your Loved One the Gift of Sobriety This Holiday Season: This holiday season give the gift that will not only save an addict’s life, but your life as well – drug rehabilitation through Narconon Louisiana.
  • Narconon Freedom Center Delivers Successful Drug Rehab During Holiday Season: It is the answer to this question that sets Narconon Freedom Center apart from other drug rehab programs. Typical 12-step drug rehab programs and short term rehab have a long-term success rate of 16-20%. The Narconon program delivered at Narconon Freedom Center has a long-term success rate of over 70%.

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Narconon South Texas Opens New Rehab Center


Narconon South Texas has operated an out-patient drug rehab program in Harlingen Texas for several years. In order to meet the increased demand for services, this year they expanded to a full residential treatment center. This center is unique as it is located near the Mexican border and delivers the Narconon® program in both Spanish and English. Narconon South Texas drug rehab entrance

Entrance to Narconon South Texas

On October 30, 2008, a grand opening celebration was for their beautiful new residential rehab center.

Joining them were numerous community members and several government officials. The staff were acknowledged for their service to the community and presented with proclamations from both the Texas State Senate and House of Representatives as well as the Mayors of Harlingen and San Benito, the latter proclaiming October 30, 2008 “Narconon South Texas Day” in San Benito.

There were several speakers who shared their good wishes and a heartfelt speech was given by a graduate of the Narconon program who is now staff at the center.

Joining Narconon staff and executives for the ribbon cutting were the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce and the Harlingen Hispanic Chamber.

This was followed by wonderful entertainment from a Mariachi band and the Gloria Canales Ballet Folklorico.

Texas proclamation

Presentation from

Texas House of Representatives

Narconon South Texas drug-free life

Narconon graduate speaking

Rehab center opening - dancers

Narconon South Texas drug rehab ribbon cutting

Narconon staff and guests cut the ribbon

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Narconon Vista Bay Celebrates 1000th Graduate

Special Graduation
Narconon Vista Bay held a special graduation last week to celebrate the achievement of 1,000 graduates since the founding of this Northern California drug rehab facility. In addition to the graduates, many family, alumni and local officials also attended giving support and acknowledgment to the staff and students for all of their hard work. Narconon Vista Bay 1000th graduate

The 1000th graduate of Narconon Vista Bay giving his graduation speech

Graduates spoke, sharing their stories and successes they’ve had. “It was surreal, I feel like me again. I found myself through this program. I found what my priorities are in my life and what I need to do to achieve my goals.”
Milton C. (1000th Grad)

Nate Tuddenham, Senior Director for Administration, stated: “Its a real milestone when you look at our humble beginnings with just a few students to our current centers in Northern California that are able to service over 120 students. I am happy to be part of such a big game that is helping save lives.”

Attending this special event was Santa Cruz Country Supervisor’s Analyst, who presented Narconon Vista Bay with a proclamation honoring Narconon Vista Bay for their thousandth life saved.

Another drug-free life

Gustavo Gonzalez, County Supervisor’s Analyst, presents proclamation to Narconon Vista Bay executives.

Graduate sharing her story

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