From Addiction to Stability: My Path to a Sober Life At 12, I took my first drink, setting off a downward spiral through addiction, danger, and alienation. But thanks to my family’s persistence and the Narconon program, I turned my life around. Today, I’m sober, happy, and thriving with my family and career. This is…
Why Alcohol Is The Hardest Drug to Quit You might not think of an alcoholic beverage as a drug, but it actually is. The active ingredient in alcoholic beverages is a drug called ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol. What makes alcohol different from substances like heroin or cocaine is primarily this: it is not…
Narconon Gave Him Back to Us: A Parent’s Story of Hope He returned to being the person we knew and loved before the drug use started. He gained confidence in his ability to have power over addiction, make healthy choices, and he had the drive to work towards achieving his goals in life. Our son…
California Struggles with Increasing Fentanyl-Methamphetamine Overdoses California faces a surge in overdoses from combined fentanyl and methamphetamine use, marking the “fourth wave of the opioid crisis.” With cartels targeting the state and polydrug abuse on the rise, more than ten thousand lives are lost each year, highlighting the urgent need for prevention and recovery efforts.…
Pregnant Women Who Avoid Drug Abuse Reduce Their Risk of Stillbirth Avoiding drug use during pregnancy reduces the risk of stillbirth. Substances like cocaine, meth, marijuana, opioids, and alcohol can harm fetal development, leading to complications and preventable losses. Early intervention and support are crucial for healthier outcomes for both mother and baby. Read More…
From Alaska’s Resilient Roots to Recovery: How Narconon Arrowhead Helped Me Find Life Beyond Addiction My wins on doing the Narconon program and getting off drugs are that my perceptions changed on why I was doing drugs. I decided for myself that I wanted to live life, be clean, and do what I am supposed…
Hitting Rock Bottom and Bouncing Back: My Path to Lasting Recovery The program itself is done on a gradient and every step has value. For me, there was a pot of gold at every point. I have no desire to do drugs or alcohol. My recommendation to anyone else who has a drug addiction is…
Oregon Reverses its Position on Drug Legalization As More Synthetic Drugs Pour Into the West Coast Oregon has reversed its drug decriminalization law after three years, as rising homelessness, overdoses, and the influx of powerful synthetic drugs like fentanyl and xylazine threatened to overwhelm the state. The new law recriminalizes most drugs and aims to…