NARCONON AUTHOR

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Karen

After writing promotional content for non-profit organizations and healthcare professionals for 25 years, Karen turned her focus to drug addiction and recovery. She spent two years working in the trenches in a Narconon drug rehab center and two more years at Narconon International with their drug information services. For nearly two decades, she has followed the trends of drug abuse, addiction and drug trafficking around the world, as well as changes in the field of addiction treatment. As a result of her constant research, she has produced more than two million words of educational and informative material on drug use and recovery so those who are addicted and their families can find lasting solutions. She gives talks and presentations to educate and inform those interested in countering substance use and arming people with educational tools to improve their communities. She continues to travel across the United States to learn the experiences and opinions of individuals related to substance abuse and recovery.

NATIONAL NEWS

Parents Warned to be Alert for Marijuana Candies in Oklahoma

When marijuana-infused candies were found during a February 2016 traffic stop, the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics issued a warning about marijuana-infused products.

NATIONAL NEWS

Cartel Operations in Oklahoma City Increase Need for Effective Rehab

Because Oklahoma City lies at the crossroads of two Interstates, one of which beelines from Laredo, Texas, it is a focal point for drug cartel operations, meaning there’s a ready supply of drugs for local use.

Are Pharma Companies Exploiting those Trapped in Addiction? On the first of February 2016, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin delivered the annual State of the State Address in which she acknowledged that funding substance abuse services was a critical core service of the state.

Many people say that the worst possible pain is losing a child. These days, too many mothers and fathers are suffering this loss due to drug overdoses.

DRUG INFORMATION

Should A New Tax be Placed on Alcohol to Help Fund the Treatment of Substance Abuse

The city of Boston is considering new 1 percent to 2 percent tax on all sales of alcohol.

The United Methodist Church shares a common heritage with fellow Christians and all Christian communities. The First United Methodist Church of Canadian, located in Canadian, Oklahoma, was recently acknowledged by Narconon Arrowhead for its good works.

DRUG PREVENTION

Guide to Safe & Healthy Living

The mission of the National Safety Council (NSC) is to save lives. Through leadership, education, leadership and advocacy, the NSC focuses on preventing injuries and deaths in the workplace, in homes, in communities, and on the roads.

NATIONAL NEWS

Clinton Advisers Working to Develop Substance Abuse Policies

A recent online Associated Press article focuses on two top policy advisers from Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign who are speaking with Iowa and New Hampshire substance abuse prevention advocates as part of developing drug addiction and drug addiction...

NEWSROOM

Narconon Arrowhead Staff Participate in Be a Hero for Hope Race

Heroes for Hope , a service-based organization, has programs and initiatives to help people during times of difficulty. It encourages other people to participate in giving hope to those in-need.

DRUG INFORMATION

Guide to Preventing & Treating Addiction in Men

June is designated as Men’s Health Month, focused on raising public awareness of health-related issues facing men today, and encouraging me to take health-oriented preventive measures to safeguard and preserve their health.

DRUG INFORMATION

DEA Report Reveals that Doctors are Creating More Heroin Addicts than Drug Dealers

A recent online article cites an alarming spike in reported heroin abuse, nearly doubling from a 2007 number of 161,000 to 289,000 in 2013. From 2007 to 2014, arrests for heroin abuse also doubled .

NARCONON ARROWHEAD REVIEWS

James’ Experience With Narconon Treatment

One of the most frustrating parts of drug abuse and addiction problems is the individual’s belief that they have no control over these problems, or indeed their life.

DRUG INFORMATION

Narconon Presents Tips For Dealing with Nutritional Deficiencies Caused by Addiction

Nutritional deficiencies result from substance abuse and addiction. Remedying those deficiencies markedly help the addict in recovery. The body is affected in a number of ways by substance abuse, including its metabolism (processing energy), organ function...

NATIONAL NEWS

Communities Across the Country Celebrate National Drug Court Month

The National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) has been coordinating National Drug Court Month for more than 10 years. During May of each year, Drug Courts, Veterans Treatment Course, and DWI Courts celebrate their success and their contributions...

NARCONON ARROWHEAD REVIEWS

John’s Narconon Arrowhead Experience

Sometimes when family members and friends learn about a loved one’s problems with drug addiction they are nothing short of shocked and amazed. For whatever reason, the fact that their loved one was leading a troubled life and using drug substances managed...

DRUG INFORMATION

Guide to Safe and Drug Free Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a nationally observed United States holiday remembering and honoring all those who lost their lives in active military service to their country. It is observed on the last Monday in May each year, and in 1971 became an official federal...

DRUG INFORMATION

How Can You Identify Methamphetamine Use?

The effects of methamphetamine can be savage, robbing a person of their health, their sanity and even their life. It’s vital to get a person who’s addicted to methamphetamine into rehab at the very first moment possible. And that means that it’s...

DRUG INFORMATION

How Can You Identify Methamphetamine Use?

The effects of methamphetamine can be savage, robbing a person of their health, their sanity and even their life. It’s vital to get a person who’s addicted to methamphetamine into rehab at the very first moment possible. And that means that it’s...

NARCONON ARROWHEAD REVIEWS

Kim’s Experience With the Narconon Arrowhead Program

It does not matter how one starts onto the path of drug addiction or how quickly one moves from casual drug use into full-blown addiction, there is absolutely no doubt that this is a complex condition that quickly takes over the individual’s every thought,...

NEWSROOM

OCARTA Holds Rally 4 Recovery

OCARTA, the Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and Treatment Association, hosted its Rally 4 Recovery event on April 23 rd , 2015.