Narconon Drug Rehab News

April 13, 2010

Narconon New England Provides Drug Education to Nurses

Filed under: Narconon, Narconon New England, drug education — Tags: , , , , , — nneastus @ 9:49 pm

Prescription drug abuse is the current most prevalent form of drug addiction according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) . In fact, prescription drugs are abused more than cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, Ecstasy, and inhalants, combined.  This in addition to street drug abuse among teens is why Narconon New England Drug Prevention is being delivered to medical professionals.

Narconon New England Drug Prevention is a non-profit drug abuse prevention and education organization that has been actively educating children and adults alike since the 1970s on the truth about drugs and drug abuse. More than a million people in the New England area have benefited from their drug education lectures.

As anyone knows when they visit a doctor or have a hospital stay, it is the nurses we see the most.  In schools if we get ill, we see the nurse.  For this reason, it is vital that nurses are educated on the signs of drug abuse and the effect of drugs on the body and the mind.

In last week’s most recent drug education lecture, a Narconon Drug Education Specialist, delivered a drug education briefing to the school nurses in the state of Massachusetts.  She was very well received with excellent response from the nurses with one nurse saying, “"Excellent presentation!  Loved the medical background and the connection to how drugs last in the body for years.  I can now educate others on how drugs remain in the body for an extended time."

In addition another nurse explained that she thought the presentation was, “Very informative,” and went on to say; “Even as a nurse, I had no idea how drugs were kept in the body.  I realized how hard it is to quit when the body can keep releasing drugs for many years.”

The DEA points out that we are a "pill-taking society". Pharmaceutical companies spend millions annually promoting the benefits of their drugs. The education most often given to professionals such as doctors and nurses is mainly stressed in what drug is used for what ailment.  The omitted education is the full story of how drugs affect the body.

Narconon reminds us that drugs, whether street or prescription, are essentially poisons and that many street drugs started out as prescription drugs.  As the DEA states in its fact sheet on drugs, "You cannot predict the effect that a drug can have on you!"  Since drugs are not a natural substance the body can utilize, all drugs have side effects. Depending on the drug there can be many.  Addiction can be one of those. How drugs affect the body as a whole is key data that is often overlooked or not taught in schools.

Narconon New England drug education is valuable for school children and adults alike. The Narconon drug education lectures are statistically proven to reduce drug abuse among teens.

Doctors and nurses are very valuable to our society. Their willingness to help us in our most desperate times is truly admirable. By working with the medical professionals in schools Narconon can help reduce both prescription and street drug abuse.

If you would like more information on the truth about drugs or would like to schedule a drug education lecture for your school, business, group or clinic through Narconon New England , contact Narconon today at 877-237-3307.

April 5, 2010

North Carolina Boy Scouts Receive Drug Education

Filed under: Narconon, drug education — Tags: , , — nneastus @ 10:49 pm

The famous motto of the Boy Scouts is "Be Prepared".  In today’s modern world it takes on new meaning as teens and youth are constantly bombarded with drug ads in the media as well as celebrity popularization of illicit drugs.  However, the Boy Scouts of, North Carolina are setting an example of getting informed about the dangers of drug abuse with the help of Narconon.

Narconon is a non-profit drug prevention, education and rehabilitation organization.  One of their key activities is educating youth on the traps of drug abuse.  In the same way Scouts learn proper trail markings to stay on the correct path, so they need to learn the truth about drugs to avoid the pitfalls of drug use.  It’s statistically proven that children and teens attending Narconon drug education lectures are far less likely to abuse drugs in the future.

This past Monday at Brien, a Narconon Drug Education Specialist for the Carolinas, spoke to 50 scouts ages 12-16 and 15 parents attending the Narconon Drug Education lecture at the Eagle’s Nest Boy Scout Lodge in North Carolina. Brien went over the effects of drugs in the body and the truth of what drugs actually do to one.  The attendees received copies of the Narconon Drug Education booklet "Ten Things Your Friends May Not Know About Drugs" which details the scientific truth about drugs in a youth-friendly fashion.

The Boy Scouts at the Narconon Drug Education lecture responded enthusiastically to Brien, asking questions and wanting more information.  Narconon Drug Education presentations are different in that they require audience participation and relate the material to situations the students actually run into in life. The students then leave the lecture with information they can and do use as has been shown by follow up studies .

Brien also presented two "I Support a Drug-Free Future" T-shirts to Scouts for inviting him to deliver the presentation.

According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) North Carolina is a regional hub for illegal drug trafficking. Marijuana is one of the most prevalent drugs in the state as it is grown locally on federal forest lands. Given the high risk of drug exposure to our Carolina youth it is vital that drug education be given high priority in North Carolina and Narconon will continue to deliver drug prevention lectures across the state.

If you would like more information on setting up a Narconon Drug Education lecture in your area contact Narconon at 877-237-3307.

February 24, 2010

White House 2011 Drug Control Budget - A Double Edged Proposition

Filed under: Narconon, addiction, drug education, drug rehabilitation — Tags: , , , — nneastus @ 6:02 pm

The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy has announced its proposed budget for 2011. This budget is a 13.4 % increase over the previous one. More than 15 billion taxpayer dollars will be poured into drug control. Drug control is a necessary evil, however, there is a double edge to it.

Narconon is a non-profit drug prevention, education and rehabilitation organization.  There are over 122 Narconon centers worldwide and Narconon has the highest known success rate in the field of drug rehabilitation.  Their drug education and prevention lectures have been delivered to over 3.5 million school children and a recent outcome study validates the effectiveness of the drug education lectures.

With all this community success and 44 years of experience in the field of working with children and rehabilitating drug addicts, Narconon points out there is a flaw in President Obama’s drug control budget. While the DEA and similar organizations will be funded and have become necessary, the largest drug abuse problem by the White House’s own statistics and Narconon’s own hand’s on experience is abuse of prescription drugs. For example one in ten 12th graders report abusing Vicodin according to the White House.

On the one hand President Obama wants to fund drug control.  On the other hand he wants to set forth the largest health care reform to date making prescription drugs even more available and requiring health screenings.  As the White House states: "The United States spent approximately $2.2 trillion on health care in 2007, or $7,421 per person – nearly twice the average of other developed nations."  At the same time we have rising drug abuse problems with prescription painkillers now being one of the hottest drugs in trade. Not to mention the countless TV and media ads for Americans to "ask your doctor" for a drug as a result of Congress softening drug advertising laws in the U.S.  The message presented is loud and clear, "You are sick and you need a drug".  You’ll note in all the drug ads however, nowhere is there any mention of the word "cure".

On every hand the U.S. has seeped itself in drug culture.  Narconon would like to point out that all drugs are essentially poisons.  On a short term some can be of assistance.  A few are necessary.  However, the vast majority advertised and abused drugs do lead to addiction and all have side effects, some of which include death, which one could hardly label as a "side effect", but the drug companies manage it and still sell the "FDA approved" drug.  With 23 million Americans in need of drug rehabilitation according to the White House Office of Drug Control Policy , the real focus should be on educating Americans on the dangers of drug abuse and how to prevent it.  The U.S. solution of spending more, enforcing more and providing easy drug access to all is a short road to ruin in an already heavily drugged culture. (See the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Holiday PSA.)

Of the $15.5 billion President Obama wants to spend on drug control less than $150 million will be spent on drug education. Fortunately for America, Narconon offers drug education to all.

Narconon provides the answers to drugs and drug addiction in more ways than one. The name Narconon literally means "no-drug" and with this as a fundamental they provide statistically successful drug education and drug rehabilitation .

If you or someone you know would like to learn the true facts about drugs and drug addiction or would like a drug education lecture in your school or group, contact Narconon at 877-237-3307.

October 27, 2009

Narconon Drug Education for Red Ribbon Week

Filed under: Narconon, Narconon drug and alcohol rehabilitation program, drug education — Tags: , , , — nneastus @ 10:08 pm

Narconon Graduate delivers drug education lecture in local school for Red Ribbon Week in Florida.

John, a Narconon Graduate and Drug Prevention Specialist , delivered an eye-opening and revealing lecture on drugs to 120 elementary and middle school children this week as his part in making the truth about drugs known for Red Ribbon Week.

John’s lectures are so successful, because he knows drugs from the dark side up. He’s been there and lived it. John, in his youth was addicted to cocaine and endured his own battle with drug abuse which appeared to have no solution until his parents brought him to a Narconon drug rehabilitation program .

After successfully completing the Narconon program, John’ nightmare of addiction was over for good. John with his new found zest for life, a zest previously subdued by drugs, now wanted to give back.  He trained on drug prevention and began lecturing in schools, church groups and communities to speak about drugs and the dangers of addiction. Recently, John has been addressing Florida given Central Florida is labeled a "High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA)" by White House Drug Policy.

According to the White House Drug Policy the average age for starting drugs in Central Florida Schools is 12-14 years of age, elementary and middle school children need the drug prevention tools the most before becoming hooked on drugs for life.  As John says, "Knowing the truth about drugs is the biggest factor in keeping youth from ever becoming addicted in the first place.  Nobody ever explained to me why I shouldn’t have done drugs. I was told not to do drugs as a kid but I never knew why until I did Narconon."

Drug prevention is what Red Ribbon Week is all about. In 1988, the National Family Partnership (NPF) coordinated the first National Red Ribbon Week with President and First Lady Nancy Reagan serving as honorary chairpersons. Today, the NFP estimates that more than 80 million people participate in Red Ribbon events each year. The campaign unifies communities to take a stand against drugs and show intolerance for illicit drug use and the consequences.

In addition, children need to be armed with the truth about drugs to stay truly clean for life.  Given the traps of drug use are many, it’s necessary for a full understanding as to why illicit drugs are harmful for kids to stay truly clean. As John says,
"Our drug prevention presentations are very effective because we start to educate kids at a young age so that they understand what drugs really are and what they do to a person."

John’s lecture covers the effect of drugs on the body and the mind.  "I wanted people to know how easy it is to get hooked on drugs and the reason why."  he adds.

In the spirit of Red Ribbon Week John continues to educate and inform. "Whether it’s delivering drug education talks in schools, churches or to community groups, Narconon’s purpose is to permanently end addiction."  he says.

To get help for someone you love or for more information about effective drug education and rehabilitation in Florida, contact Narconon at 877-237-3307.

May 21, 2009

After Drug Rehab, Graduate Gives Back

Filed under: Narconon, addiction, drug education, drug rehab, drug treatment — Tags: , , , , — nneastus @ 6:16 pm

In 2001, John graduated from the Narconon® drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. Struggling with addiction for 7 years, John really never knew that he could stop using drugs and be happy. This all changed one morning when he got a surprise visit from his mother who had an actual solution to his problem. “One morning I woke up and my mother was in my living room and asked me if I was ready to get better,” says John. “I thought it was more counseling, or more meetings. To my surprise it was the greatest thing that has ever happened in my life. It was called Narconon .”

John quickly got on a plane with the intention of changing his life. And several months later, that was exactly what he did. One of the most important things that changed for John was that he started wanting to give back to others instead of taking from them – one of the things that made him realize that he was fully recovered from his addiction. John soon started training to become a Drug Education Specialist with the goal of speaking to community groups, churches, and families about the dangers of addiction and to share his true story of recovery. Today with 7 years of sobriety John has actually been able to educate hundreds of thousands of people all throughout the country on the dangers of drug and/or alcohol addiction.

“I have always believed that education and prevention is the first step to ending addiction,” says John. “Nobody ever explained me to why I shouldn’t have done drugs. I was told not to do drugs as a kid but I never knew why until I did Narconon. That’s why I decided to start helping to educate others on how easy it is to get hooked on drugs and why.”

And John is not the only one out there doing educational talks around the country using the Narconon technology. In fact the contributions are so widespread throughout the Narconon network that Narconon International has just released a 36-page brochure outlining their community activities. The theme of this booklet is “Serving Our Community” and it is a collaboration of volunteerism throughout the world and honors the partnership of community organizations and groups that are working on drug prevention activities worldwide.

“Whether it’s delivering drug education talks in schools, churches or to community groups, Narconon’s purpose is to permanently end addiction,” says John. “They do that by starting to educate kids at a young age so that they understand what drugs really are and do to a person.  Knowing the truth about drugs is the biggest factor in keeping youth from ever becoming addicted in the first place.”

If you or someone you know is struggling with a drug and/or alcohol addiction contact Narconon today at 877-237-3307.  You may see the community and drug prevention brochure’s pictures and copy online through Narconon International .

April 16, 2009

Obama Offers Hope for Non-Violent Drug Offenders

Filed under: Narconon, addiction, drug education, drug rehab, drug rehabilitation, drug treatment — Tags: , , , , , — nneastus @ 12:17 am

With the Mexican drug wars heating up, President Barack Obama is now focusing on demand reduction in the United States by tackling the problem of narcotic addiction. Currently there are more than 22 million people in our country who are suffering with substance abuse issues – a clear strain on the economy, crime rates and a problem wherein the solution lies only through effective drug rehabilitation programs.

The President just appointed Gil Kerlikowske to be the new drug czar for the United States. Mr. Kerlikowske will be charged with improving the standards of treatment for addicts across the country. The White House will also implement an increase in funding for drug treatment programs and to increase the number of drug courts. There is also a plan to give non-violent drug offenders a chance to serve their sentences in effective drug rehab programs, instead of sending these offenders into the prison system.

Now the problem rests in finding the right type of drug rehabilitation that actually can produce long-term positive results for addicts. One such program, that has been doing this for the last 44 years, is the Narconon Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation program. “The reason why Narconon is so effective is because we handle both the physical and mental components of addiction by using a totally drug free method to treat addicts and as a result have achieved a more than 70% success rate for permanent sobriety,” says Erica Catton CCDC and Director of Public Services for Narconon Eastern United States. “This program has proven time and time again that it can deliver positive results that handle addiction.”

The way that the Narconon program does this is by addressing the physical symptoms through a sauna detoxification program that removes residues left by drugs and thereby reduces drug cravings. The program also helps former addicts regain control of their lives by increasing their awareness and personal responsibility for themselves and their environment. Another essential component of the program is that through a series of Life Skills Courses, they can overcome past behaviors and are able to apply newly learned skills to now leading a positive, productive life.

Tackling the drug problem in the United States is a very large effort, but through effective drug rehabilitation programs addicts can be returned back into society as productive, ethical and contributing members.

April 14, 2009

Mexican Border Deaths and Drug-related Gang Violence Need Effective Solutions

Filed under: Narconon, drug education, drug treatment — Tags: , , , , , — nneastus @ 4:34 am

This past week President Barack Obama took some attention off the U.S. economic crisis to handle the growing problems with the drug cartels in Mexico and their impact across the Mexican border with the U.S.

To help handle this problem, Obama announced that extra agents will be deployed across the southern Mexican border as well as plans to stop narcotics demand while officials pledged full support to decrease this growing problem.

Recognizing that the smuggling of drugs into the U.S. is the primary cause for much of the death and violence in Mexican border areas, the U.S. Senate just passed a $500 million dollar package to stop the flow of drugs, guns and money to sources in the United States. During last week’s visit to Mexico, U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton stressed the fact that it is the voracious appetite for drugs from addicts in the United States that motivates the gang activities and fuels the violence. She added that the U.S. and Mexico share a mutual responsibility in handling this problem.

Part of the solution would be to increase both the number of drug rehabilitation centers in the U.S. and Mexico as well as the quality of drug treatment programs in general. Those already addicted cannot be helped without the availability of successful long-term drug treatment. “If treatment is overlooked while greater security measures are put in, the violence could easily escalate as the United State’s appetite for drugs increases. Security measures can only go so far,” says Yvonne Rodgers, Executive Director, Narconon Eastern United States, “only when those addicted get effective treatment programs that rehabilitate them and we spread the truth about drugs and addiction to young people in large numbers, will we begin to reduce the demand for these drugs.”

One program that effectively stops addiction is the Narconon drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. The Narconon program is a long-term social-education model that uses a unique sauna detoxification component to remove drug toxins from the body. This in itself has been found to greatly help eliminate drug cravings and reduce the likelihood of relapse. The Narconon program also includes a strong emphasis on communication along with life skills courses and therapies that prepare newly sober addicts for real success in their personal and private lives. Around 75% of Narconon graduates return to their families and jobs and remain productive members of society.

Drug use is the underlying reason for much of the daily violence in the U.S. and Mexico. Increasing the number of effective treatment and drug prevention programs remains the ultimate solution to this problem.

For more information contact Narconon today at 877-237-3307.

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