Narconon Drug Rehab News

December 30, 2009

Prescription Drug Addiction in Florida Serious Growing Threat

Filed under: Narconon — Tags: , , , — nneastus @ 3:01 am

The rise in prescription drug abuse threatens the health of many Floridians. According to the Grand Jury Interim Report in Broward County, FL, from the Florida State Attorney’s office, there is a huge increase in prescription drug use and illegal trafficking in the state currently.

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.

According to the most recent Grand Jury report, with the aftermath of 9-11, the United States has been strengthening our borders causing drug traffickers have had a harder time transporting illegal drugs into the country.  What happened was that dealers started diverting legal drugs for illegal purposes.

This has greatly affected the state of Florida as, in South Florida alone the growth of pain clinics distributing legal pain killers is enormous.  In 2007, four pain clinics operated.  By 2008 it swelled to 66.  From August 2008 to November 2009 the number of pain clinics opening and operating in South Florida exploded from 66 to 176.

Over 53 % of the nations, Oxycodone is distributed by 43 doctors located in Broward County in South Florida. The drug traffickers found their new revenue stream in prescription drugs.  By sending in "patients" feigning painful conditions, large quantities of prescription drugs can be obtained.

Law enforcement also testified before the Grand Jury stating burglaries and robberies in the area of the pain clinics increased as well as street sales of prescription drugs, identity theft and organized crime activities.

For those hooked in by the dealers, the results have been traumatic for families. Overdose deaths in 2006 as reported by the Florida Medical Examiners Commission were 2,780.  As prescription drugs have been flooded into South Florida communities, 10,036 deaths had detected levels of prescription drugs with 4,924 of those deaths directly related to prescription drugs.

The ultimate handling is people becoming more aware of the dangers of prescription drug addiction . This is where Narconon comes into play as the organization has been trying to get the message out about this by delivering drug prevention and education lectures for schools, businesses and community groups and continuing to provide effective rehabilitation solutions. The Narconon program has been effectively helping addicts overcome addiction since 1966 and achieves a more than 70% success rate for permanent recovery.

Narconon encourages adults to become informed of the dangers of prescription drug addiction and their side effects.  If you know of someone struggling with addiction or would like more information on Narconon drug rehabilitation, education and prevention services contact Narconon East U.S. at 877-237-3307.

December 28, 2009

Prescription Painkillers Can Lead to Addiction

Filed under: Narconon — Tags: , , — nneastus @ 10:30 pm

Narconon drug education points out the truth about drugs but also reveals prescription painkillers are not so different than illegal drugs when it comes to addiction.

Drug abuse trends are higher for many areas with street drugs. However, the most revealing trend is the area of prescription drugs.  Now more than ever are they more available and have flooded the streets in certain communities.  Overall trends indicate a rise in prescription drug abuse according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse Highlights and Executive Summary for 2009 .

Currently in the news, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith fame, did the responsible thing and sought help for his prescription painkiller addiction .  In today’s fast paced society, when one doesn’t take the time out to get the necessary rest and care needed when ill or injured, drugs are all too often looked at as a solution to keep going despite the pain.

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.

Steven Tyler didn’t start taking prescription painkillers with the idea he wanted to be hooked. No one addicted ever does. The person first feels bad in some way before he used drugs or alcohol. With prescription painkillers or drugs as in Michael Jackson’s case or Steven Tyler, these are obtained with properly licensed medical doctors. No hooded back alley dealer. Naturally, by taking the drug the person feels relief. That relief has value.  The drug is now identified with the relief.

With painkillers another problem comes into play. When painkillers are used over an extended period, the body builds up a resistance to the drug. It then requires more of the same substance to produce the same effect. Drug cravings also enter the picture, this is both a physical and mental sensation. It can be very intense. Withdrawal symptoms start when the drug wears off and a large part of he pain and discomfort one feels comes simply from the toxins remaining in the body that accumulate from drug use. These toxins further stress the body and create a whole host of nutritional deficiencies. To the person the only solution seems to be taking more of the same substance.

Taking more painkillers, as in Steven Tyler’s case, or anyone addicted to painkillers, now sets up a vicious spiral of increased nutritional deficiencies, more drug residue and more intense cravings.

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.

Steven Tyler sought help for his addiction as Narconon would like to encourage others suffering from drug addiction to do as well. If you know of someone who needs help with drug or alcohol addiction or would like more information on Narconon drug rehabilitation or drug education contact Narconon at 877-237-3307.

December 23, 2009

The Key To Stopping Addiction During Holidays

Filed under: Narconon — Tags: , , — nneastus @ 11:34 pm

We’ve all heard the term "addiction".  What exactly is it?  What is it that takes someone who is otherwise a good and rational person and turns them into someone who would compromise their work, their family and even their own life to get more drugs or alcohol?

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.

Many drugs today are extremely addictive and the cycle of addiction begins with a problem, discomfort or some form of emotional or physical pain that leads someone seeking a drug for relief.

Drug and alcohol use and addiction are known to increase over the holidays.  The combined pressure of visiting relatives, time and financial demands, colder weather, diet changes and a host of other factors all play a part in creating holiday stress.  For someone on the road to addiction barriers such as guilt, cravings and depression can be a major player in increased drug and alcohol use.

The holidays can play heavily into these problems for those addicted to drugs or alcohol.  Lies, cheating, and broken promises as a result of substance abuse are some things that the addicted person is constantly being reminded of while in the company of relatives. These past misdeeds or personal faults are something that can drive a person deeper and deeper into the clutches of addiction, driving them further into their substance abuse to dry and numb the feelings of guilt.

In most cases, the bad feelings seem to go away as a result of the drug use but when the drug wears off those feeling come crashing back down – causing the person to continue the cycle of addiction.  The downward spiral of addiction leads a person to the point where the social, mental and physical consequences no longer matter and obtaining the drug or alcohol becomes the overriding factor in the person’s life. During this time more destructive actions are being done and the guilt from those continues to pile up.

“But the good news is that there is a solution,” says Erica Catton, Director of Promotion for Narconon.  “The mechanics behind it is that by helping clients to bring these problems to the surface and giving the person skills to handle them, they then won’t have to go back to using drugs as a solution to their problems in life. They can be free from addiction."

This is just one of the ways the Narconon program has been successfully solving addiction since 1966. Through its residential treatment program, Narconon achieves a more than 70% success rate for permanent recovery from substance abuse and now operates more than 100 centers in over 50 countries.

This year in particular, it is as important as ever to get the help needed for a drug or alcohol problem so Narconon is offering free and confidential assessments through their help line throughout the remainder of the holiday season.

Don’t wait until it’s too later. For an effective total drug-free solution to addiction, or to find out more about ending substance abuse, contact Narconon at 877-237-3307.

December 14, 2009

Solving Addiction With Results Based Treatment

Filed under: Narconon — Tags: , , , — nneastus @ 9:24 pm

How the Narconon Drug Rehabilitation program effectively and permanently solves drug and alcohol addiction.

As the holidays approach it is a time of festivity, of giving thanks, and of appreciating and acknowledging the ones we love. However, all too many holiday celebrations are spoiled or upset by a family member or friend trapped in the grips of drug or alcohol addiction. This is where the Narconon drug rehabilitation program can help.

We’ve all heard about or experienced the person who comes to the holiday party and leaves sloshing drunk or due to drug use acts inappropriately.  Singer Billy Joel even wrote a song about it, "Big Shot".  Oftentimes, however, the holidays aren’t the only event where these characteristics are displayed.  The person suffering from substance abuse gradually over time loses his self-control to the point where they end up destroying their relationships with the ones they truly love, with their job, their health and even with their life.

The Narconon Drug Rehabilitation program has for over 40 years and in 44 countries at over 100 centers worldwide been effectively and permanently solving addiction.  Four decades of graduates can attest that the Narconon program can not only get someone off drugs but keep them drug-free for life.

The Narconon program, developed in 1966, is unique in that it can and does work with all types of individuals who are struggling with substance abuse issues and is based on successful results to help people stop the use of drugs or alcohol permanently. The Narconon program also differs from programs that use substitute drug treatment in that the program is a completely non-drug program. In fact the word "Narconon" means "no-drug" or “narcotics none.”

The Narconon program starts with a safe, drug free withdrawal process.  Nutritional supplements are used to support the body’s detoxification process and begin to alleviate depression and other symptoms associated with addiction. The next step in the Narconon program are a series of drills developed that improve the student’s ability to focus, gives him greater self-control and increases his ability to communicate and interact with others.

The next key step is the Narconon New Life Detoxification Program .  This remarkable program has been helping people flush out drug toxins for 30 years.  After medical approval and under close supervision the person exercises to stimulate circulation, spends time in a dry sauna and takes specific vitamins and minerals proven to support detoxification.  The end result is a person who can think more clearly, has increased energy and physical well-being and whose physical cravings have been alleviated.

The remaining services on the Narconon program are all just as vital and necessary to fully putting the former drug addict back in control of his life.  They consist of a study course teaching the person the barriers to study and knowing these how to fully benefit from all that he or she studies, this is followed by a course that gives the student an enhanced ability to perceive the environment and improved skills in identifying and solving problems.

The next steps teach one to avoid situations that would lead to drug use by teaching the client to identify true friends from those that would lead one back into trouble. On the next step the person learns about personal ethics and integrity and how it can be restored.  This is followed by a course detailing the exact procedures to follow to make survival choices in life and resolve personal conflicts.

The final course gives one a brand new look at how to live a moral life using the non-religious moral code based on common sense given in the book The Way to Happiness.  This book has been used around the world in businesses, schools, war zones and jails to help people to learn to live a happier life and a video form will soon be released that will be sponsored by Narconon.

All the steps of the Narconon program have been found to be essential to permanent successful recovery from drug or alcohol abuse and the program achieves a more than 70% success rate for permanent recovery. To find out more about the Narconon program or to get help for someone suffering from addiction contact Narconon at 877-237-3307.

December 9, 2009

During Holidays Relapse Rates Can Increase

Filed under: Narconon, Narconon East U.S. — Tags: , , , — nneastus @ 9:50 pm

Drug and alcohol addiction are not new. What is new is recognizing the barriers to recovering from drug addiction. Once one recognizes the barriers through successful treatment they stop using drugs permanently .

One primary barrier to recovery is overcoming the mental and physical cravings for drugs or alcohol.  Cravings are strong, uncontrollable urges to use drugs or alcohol that drive the addict to once again use addictive substances.

Cravings can be compared to a time when you went for a long time without eating a meal and you were really hungry. Such as the feeling before the Thanksgiving feast after fasting all day in anticipation of your favorite foods.  The feeling of hunger is both a mental and physical sensation triggered when the body needs food for nutrients and energy. One may get compelling thoughts of eating, a growling stomach and shakiness and even an ill mood by not having eaten. As soon as you eat, the hunger pangs stop and you feel good about satisfying your hunger.

Drug cravings are similar, but the desire to use drugs is much stronger and more intense.  Someone who is craving drugs will feel like life itself is dependent on getting and taking their preferred drug. Thus, they will say or do almost anything to get the drug to handle their intense cravings.

During the holidays, those addicted can have an increasingly large number of cravings with the accompanying stress of the season. This in addition to the guilt that is resultant to the addiction and the remembrance of this guilt through seeing family, old friends etc that the addict has hurt in some way can be too much. Someone experiencing drug cravings will go to almost any length to satisfy their cravings; which to the addict is only solved by more drugs or alcohol.

But, the problem is that once a person starts abusing drugs the residues from those drugs stay in the body and disrupt the body’s natural processes which result in cravings, create nutritional deficiencies and cause other affects. Part of the Narconon program is a fast and simple method of eliminating these drug residues through a sauna detoxification program. This results in improved mental and physical health; this is a critical step to reducing drug cravings and stopping relapse.

Having to remain hooked on drugs in the vicious cycle of intense cravings and resultant in more drug use now has a simple, painless and drug-free solution. The Narconon program gives the steps to permanently end drug cravings and free the addict from the vicious cycle of drug abuse.

If you would like more information on the barriers to successful recovery from addiction call Narconon East U.S. today at 877-237-3307.

December 8, 2009

What Is Addiction?

Filed under: Narconon, addiction — Tags: , , , — nneastus @ 3:59 am

Experts explain how Narconon Drug Rehabilitation technology has been resolving drug and alcohol addiction for over 43 years.

We’ve all heard the term "addiction".  It fills the press headlines with top names like Michael Jackson, Anna Nicole Smith, DJ AM, actor Heath Ledger all of which died of prescription drug overdosing it would seem of some importance for us to have a better understanding of this often heard term.

And with prescription drug abuse climbing with the ever present mass marketing and encouragement to get drugs with the often chimed phrase, "Ask your doctor" if the now advertised drug is right for you it is no wonder why prescriptions have taken the top spot in the addiction arena.

But celebrities above as well as stellar names like radio show host Rush Limbaugh and those other 20 million who are hooked on drugs, didn’t start out seeking to become addicted. So what is addiction and how does someone start abusing drugs in the first place?

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.

Many drugs today are extremely addictive and in many cases, "the cycle of addiction begins with a problem, discomfort or some form of emotional or physical pain."

The person could have lost a loved one or suffered a physical injury as in DJ AM’s case where he became hooked on pain killers after surviving a fiery plane crash that left him in need a skin grafts and with the emotional scars of the guilt from the loss of friends and grief as he stated on his web site before his overdose death.

For others it would be a loss such as a divorce or a job or even a problem that is as simple as trying, and not being able to fit in to a group, school etc.

Whatever the source of the pain, the person is left feeling his problem is major and persistent and without any solution or relief. The person turns to a drug or alcohol as a solution. The drug is now adopted as a solution to the problem and the drug now has value. This assigned value is what causes the person to drink or use drugs a second or third time.

The relief from the emotional or physical pain, combined with the continuation of the problem sets the person on his way to addiction. In most cases, the “bad feeling” went away as a result of the drug use but it also has value and is the way the person justifies using more and more of the drug. This affects them both mentally and physically and starts the person on the downward spiral of addiction where the social, mental and physical consequences no longer matter and obtaining the drug or alcohol becomes the overriding factor in the person’s life. This in addition to the guilt felt for the things done while “under the influence” pushes the person further and further down into the dwindling spiral of addiction.

“But the good news is that there is a solution,” says Erica Catton Director of Promotion for Narconon.  “The mechanics behind it is that by helping clients to bring these problems to the surface and giving the person skills to handle them, they then won’t have to go back to using drugs as a solution to a problem. They can be free from addiction."

And this is one way the Narconon program has been successfully solving addiction since 1966. Through its residential treatment program, Narconon achieves a more than 70% success rate for permanent recovery from substance abuse and now operates more than 100 centers in 54 countries.

Addiction is a tough but treatable problem that does not have to go unhandled. If you or someone you know is struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction contact Narconon today at 877-237-3307.

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