It is a fact that peer pressure is a tremendous force in determining individual behavior. At Narconon we learned early on that peer training would go a long way to solving problems of drug abuse long before it starts. Peer leaders are a tremendous resource, and with the proper training are very effective in educating their peers on substance abuse and other subjects.

In order to take advantage of this fact the Narconon Peer Leader Training Program has been developed and refined over many years. Students are trained on the skills which enable them to become competent leaders amongst their peers. They are, additionally, trained in the methods of drug abuse prevention. Combining these skills they are then encouraged to take an active role in working with their peers to combat substance abuse. The first, and most important thing which is accomplished in this program is the instillation of a true desire to help their fellows. Once this is accomplished the peer trainee is taught how to show that life is better without drugs. This is accomplished through a series of exercises and lessons in communication and listening skills. Training in the nurturing of interpersonal relationships and means of relaying information on alcohol and other drugs to other children in such a way as to have that information absorbed and inspected is stressed.

As with any other pursuit involving relationships with others, the development of excellent communication skills is paramount. Our students participate in training exercises aimed at increasing ability to capture and focus attention, face and address issues they might otherwise shy away from, develop and sharpen listening skills, relay communication accurately and effectively. All of this depends on one most important factor – the peer leader must have his own confidence level raised to one of complte certainty.
Before being designated a Peer Leader the student is required to demonstrate complete competence in the relay of information to their peers.

The second segment of the drug education training program involves gaining learning skills which enhance the student’s ability to work with people of different ages and literacy levels so that they can overcome the barriers to communicating information to them.
No two programs are identical in content. Each program is specifically tailored to the needs of the particular group, taking into consideration such factors as the group’s purpose, goals and activities. Emphasis is placed on creating a more functional group that will become, and remain more active in the school and community. The above skills are then applied to the specific theme of the program. Some of the specialized programs available are:

• Leadership skills and positive role models
• Conducting effective community projects
• Alcohol and drug education
• Violence prevention and mitigation
• Public speaking

Drug Educator Training Workshops

In addition to its peer training programs, Narconon also provides training programs for drug educators. Narconon objectives were developed to provide skills involving the primary methods and tools used in the Narconon program, so that professional educators can take advantage of the classroom setting in imparting proper, effective drug abuse education to their students.

More comprehensive training is also available at the Narconon International Drug Rehab Training Center, located in Canadian, Oklahoma.

1. Narconon Expands Worldwide Drug Rehabilitation Resources: Narconon website now in Arabic, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Portuguese.
2. National Study Shows Billions Wasted in America’s War on Drugs: Narconon reports on and giving info about a recent study conducted by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University shows that of the $373.9 billion spent annually to fight the nation’s drug problem, less than 2% actually goes toward drug treatment and prevention.
3. Narconon Drug Rehab Supports Family Intervention: Family intervention (narconon.ca/DrugIntervention.htm) is a successful means of getting an addict who is not willing to receive help, to turn around and want to do something about their addiction. The Narconon drug rehab program supports this because it is another option for families in need to help their loved ones. With the continued popularity of the hit show Intervention on A & E, families can rest assure that a drastic approach like intervention can work and save a drug addict.
4. Canadian Narconon Supports Drug Rehab Along with Government Crackdown: Some of the new legislation will boost the RCMP’s ability to prevent drugs from entering the country, strengthening regulations, stiffening sentences, and also implementing mandatory sentences. “This will certainly help keep drugs off the street, but there will still be much work needed to treat the individuals who became addicted to these synthetic drugs,” commented Nick Hayes, a representative of Narconon Trois-Rivieres drug rehab. “It is unfortunate to see so many people caught up in an addiction, but we know there are solutions for them to recover from their addiction.”
5. Narconon Celebrates National Recovery Month: A major participant in the annual National Recovery Month campaigns is the Narconon Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program. Having helped hundreds of thousands of addicts, family members and loved ones that have been negatively affected by addiction, Narconon spreads the word that effective drug rehab can lead to permanent recovery.
6. Narconon Louisiana Celebrates National Recovery Month: This year, the Narconon Louisiana drug and alcohol rehabilitation program will be sharing personal stories of recovery from those addicted as well as their loved ones, this in celebration of National Recovery Month. The drug rehab center has been helping addicts for 3 years from the state of Louisiana, and throughout the country, overcome addiction while achieving a more than 76% success rate for permanent sobriety. (Narconon report from Louisiana)
7. With the Right Drug Rehab, Relapse Doesn’t Have to be Part Of Recovery: Addicted to cocaine, heroin, OxyContin©, ecstasy and alcohol, he tried many drug treatment programs that didn’t work for him. Patrick was looking at some major jail time when his parents found the Narconon Freedom Center drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.
8. Narconon Michigan Kicks Off Drug Prevention Campaign: Narconon Freedom Center, a residential drug rehab program in Albion Michigan, in awareness of the ravaging problem of drug abuse in the state, is increasing the drug education and prevention with the aim of stopping addiction before it starts. The center had a booth set up at the Calhoun Country Fair in Marshall, Michigan to help educate the community on drug addiction throughout the state and offer help to those already struggling with substance abuse problems.
9. Narconon Community Education Projects: Recognizing Over Forty Years Of Helping, At Home And Worldwide: Lake Tahoe, California — Narconon trained specialists are working in the community with local organizations to deliver drug education programs. (Narconon report from California)

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• 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.
• Family 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 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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• 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 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 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 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.
• Give 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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