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…
Fentanyl: The Quiet Catastrophe Tearing America Apart Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, has driven overdose deaths up nearly 3,200% from 2002 to 2023, impacting all age groups, especially men and adults aged 25–44. Despite its deadly toll, media coverage has diminished. Largely produced in illegal labs using chemicals from overseas, fentanyl continues to spread through…
A Story of Overcoming Addiction Eddie R., Narconon Graduate, with his mother I was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, up until the age of 12. Then my family moved to Gilmer, Texas. Before I started doing drugs, I enjoyed sports such as baseball and football. Read More » Narconon…
Awareness of Adolescent Overdose Deaths Is Vital to Save Young Lives Awareness of adolescent overdose deaths is crucial to save young lives. Despite a decline in drug use among teens, overdose deaths have more than doubled due to the millions of counterfeit pills laced with lethal doses of fentanyl. Parents, teachers, and communities must work…
Protect Your Loved Ones from Opioid Overdose The news of the opioid crisis may not be dominating the headlines these days. But the problem has not gone away. It has not lessened. It is getting worse. Read More » Narconon…
Key Factors of Preventing Relapse Recommended by the World Health Organization This article explores the crucial role of life skills training in preventing relapse among individuals recovering from substance abuse. Drawing on recommendations from international bodies like the World Health Organization, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and the National Institute on Drug…
If Substance Abuse Were Eliminated, What American Problems Would Disappear? Substance abuse imposes severe physical, mental, and social burdens on Americans, contributing to preventable health issues, social problems, and significant financial costs. This article highlights the reduction in injuries, illnesses, and deaths and crime that could result from combatting drug and alcohol abuse. Read More…