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Recovery From Opioid Addiction is Possible
Recovery from addiction is possible and knowing what to expect during the process can help ease the transition for both former addicts and their families.
More Than 15 Years of Continued Sobriety After Completing the Narconon Program
Hi all, it’s been more than 15 years of being sober this coming July, and I could not be more proud of myself. I’m also full of appreciation. I come from Venezuela, but I did my program in 2004 at Narconon Arrowhead.
Summer Holds Increased Danger for Drug and Alcohol Users
Summer has arrived, and with it comes sunshine, vacations, barbecues, and social gatherings of all kinds. But for those struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, summer can bring additional threats. While summer is enjoyed by many, the addition of heat and changes in routines can bring about additional dangers...
Kratom – Not As Harmless As It’s Made Out To Be
“Kratom is okay because it’s plant-based.” “Kratom is harmless.” “Kratom doesn’t have any bad side effects.” “Kratom doesn’t have withdrawal symptoms.” Those statements are claims made by proponents of kratom. If that’s all you look at, you might think it’s safe to use kratom. But how much of that is actually true?
Xylazine Is Becoming Increasingly Destructive
As if opiates, and fentanyl specifically, weren't enough to battle, the addition of Xylazine to other street drugs is increasing the risk of using these drugs. Xylazine is a sedative used in veterinary medicine. It currently has no approved uses for humans because of its adverse effects of necrotic skin ulcers if injected, sedation, difficulty breathing, dangerously low blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, slowed heart rate, and coma.
Overcoming Ups and Downs After Rehab
I just wanted to take a moment to share a major success I had last night! The Ups and Downs in Life course part of the Narconon program provides to tools to determine the positive and difficult people in your life and it was very helpful to me because I have difficult people in my family (I’m sure I am not the only one).
I am 36 Years Drug-Free
I was born and raised in a small town in northern California. I had a good life before taking drugs. I first started using drugs when I was 9 or 10 years old. It started with smoking pot. I used drugs up until I was 28 or 29 years old. I had lost everything by the time I stopped.
Methamphetamine Overdose Deaths on the Rise in Indian Country
Methamphetamine is an addictive drug that causes several harmful effects in users, including addiction, long-term health conditions, and death. While anyone can become hooked on the drug and while meth-related deaths are climbing nationwide, studies show meth addiction and death are having a disproportionate effect on Native American communities, particularly on Native American youths.
Sobriety Is the Only Way to Have Any Chance at Life
Ashley’s life went from a normal childhood in Tennessee to battling addiction in her youth. After a previous failed attempt at rehab, Ashley and her mom found Narconon Arrowhead, where she received the tools and help to start a new drug-free life. Ashley is now more than 15 years drug-free and hopes her story will help and inspire others.
How Good Being Honestly and Truly Sober Feels
I’m 34 years old, was born in Mississippi, and raised on the East Coast of Florida. Before I started drinking heavily, I was in control of my life; I was happy and healthy. Two of my happiest moments back then were the births of my children.