Rediscovering Life: John’s Transformation from Addiction to Freedom My relationship with my mother and father is great, and we remain closely connected. Every year, on January 15th, I have a chocolate cake to commemorate the anniversary of the day I started to rehabilitate myself. My advice to others with a similar problem is to make…
10 Reasons to Stay Away from Weed 1. Marijuana smoke contains carcinogens, 2. Smoking marijuana can cause lung damage, 3. Marijuana use is addictive, 4. Weed can damage ambition and motivation, 5. Marijuana depletes the body’s natural reserves, 6. Marijuana use is hard on your heart and blood vessels, 7. Weed use impairs mental abilities,…
The 5 Most Common Behavior Traits of an Addict When someone you love is dealing with addiction, the truth can be hard to face. You’re not alone in having a hard time dealing with the personality and behavior changes of the one you love. The list of the most common behaviors below is provided to…
16 Years Sober: David’s Story Today, I am proud to say I have over 16 years of sobriety. I am happily married to my beautiful wife, and we share a wonderful daughter. My family means everything to me, and I am grateful every day for their unwavering support. My mother, brother, and sister stood by…
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.…