Educators
Respond to Narconon® Drug Prevention
Program
Over the years, Narconon staff
have worked very closely with educators and other professionals in the field of
drug prevention. Almost as important as discovering from the kids themselves
what issues need to be addressed and what questions they have, is learning from
those who are working with these kids on a regular basis what assistance they
need in achieving the result of drug free lives.
In addition to
directly working with youth, the Narconon program also provides training for
educators, youth workers, church members, health professionals and law
enforcement officials, thus enabling them to achieve similar results as
Narconon staff around the world.
The following are a few of the
responses from some of those professionals who we have worked
with:
"During each of your
talks, I was very impressed with how attentive the classes were—at times I
could even hear the proverbial pin dropping. The details you provide, the humor
you interject and the personal story you share have a very profound effect on
our young people...I thank you for bringing your very poignant message to us."
- School Adjustment Counselor
"I, personally, was very moved by the presentation. I also
learned new information along with our students. I believe, after hearing the
presentation myself, that this program can truly save lives as well as help
people make decisions that will lead them towards productive lives."
- School Principal
"Our seventh grade students took part in
the Marijuana presentation and grade six received the Alcohol and the Media
presenation. Both programs kept the students fully engaged for close to an
hour. Feedback from the students has been quite positive. Staff members who
attended the program gave it a two thumbs-up rating for the third year in a
row. [The Narconon program] is becoming a powerful component of our existing
Health Education program." - Health Educator
"The Narconon
presentation was arranged in such a way as to combine personal anecdotes and
considerable unpublished facts surrounding the marijuana industry. The students
universally reported that they had, in fact, definitely learned things that
they had not previously known. The speaker was not viewed as another 'adult
lecturing' and several students reported a desire to give up their drug use, or
reaffirmed their commitment not to use." - Health
Coordinator
"Often children are misinformed about the painful effects of
alcohol and drug use or abuse. The Narconon presenter was able to clear up the
myths and misunderstandings about substance use and abuse. In addition to his
charismatic teaching approach, his willingness to share his own struggle with
substance abuse encouraged our students to actively listen and learn from his
presentation." - School Counselor
"I have a
great respect for Narconon and it's mission. It is so important to speak to
young people today about what they are up against in today's world."
- Health Educator
"As you are aware, drugs and drug
addiction is an ever-present danger in our society that prey upon the young. It
is vitally important when one can speak from knowledge of experience in
addressing the needs of young people at-risk. Again, than you for sharing and
caring. Time spent with youth is an investment that will pay dividends
tomorrow, making the world a better place for all to live." - Deputy
Probation Officer
"Your presentation was excellent. Many of my
students are substance abusers and very much in denial about the possible
consequences of their continued abuse. They are leery about speakers on 'drugs'
because they've heard it all before...You have a balanced presentation. Kids
can relate to you as a person and as a former user (as someone they would
consider 'cool'), yet they recognize tha you know what you are talking about.
By sticking to the facts, keeping the tone comfortable (entertaining, yet
appropriately serious) and using language at their level, your message comes
across as informative and non-judgmental. Thus kids listen... I would gladly
recommend your presentation to fellow educators." - Health
Teacher
"Before the Narconon presentation to our 8th grade students, I
asked them if they remembered the presentation from last year. Not only did
they remember having seen it, but they remembered what was said - an ususual
feat when dealing with middle school student!" - Guidance
Counselor
"Our students face many social issues including drug use and
abuse. Having Narconon speak to them on the dangers of drug use and the
negative affects they can have on the mind & body had a great impact. Thank
you again for your sponsorship of Narconon. It is such a wonderful and valuable
program" - School Counselor
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