DRUG REHABILITATION

DRUG REHABILITATION

Drug Withdrawal and Minerals – Some Things You Should Consider

Drug withdrawal is a necessary, but difficult part of addiction treatment. There are many symptoms that can be produced from withdrawal, which are similar to those in mineral deficiencies.

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Why Do Heroin Addicts Continue to Endanger Their Lives?

It’s utterly incomprehensible to an unaddicted person—why would a heroin addict continue to inject or smoke this substance that could kill them at any moment? Indeed, it makes no sense at all. But then, when a person is well and thoroughly addicted,...

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Our Success Story!

At Narconon Arrowhead, to help make lasting sobriety possible, our students do life skills courses to regain their confidence and redevelop their personal values, which they lost due to their addiction.

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Taking Oklahoma Drug Traffickers Off the Street Doesn’t Solve Problems

Talequah, Oklahoma is a classic small Midwest town. It’s people are salt-of-the-earth but that doesn’t mean it’s free from problems created by drug traffickers. When these traffickers get Oklahomans addicted to their drugs, a solution for recovery...

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There’s Addiction Treatment & There’s Rehab Is There a Difference?

There is most definitely a difference. And if you or a loved one wants to find recovery after addiction, it’s vital that you know this differenceif you want to leave drugs behind for good.

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In 2016, Oklahoma Still Struggles with Prescription Drug Abuse

A new report reveals that Oklahoma still tops the list of states with prescription drug abuse problems. According to the most recent national survey on drug abuse, a higher percentage of Oklahomans aged 12 and older abused prescription drugs — about...

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How Can We Actually Reduce Overdose Deaths?

IIn the last twenty years, many actions have been taken to reduce the impact of drug abuse. Despite billions in costs, overdose deaths are still going up. Why? Narconon explains what’s missing.

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Sober and Enjoying Life in Oklahoma

In the United States, there are literally millions of people living in recovery. In Oklahoma, there are many ways to meet up with other people enjoying sober lives. Narconon Arrowhead offers many ideas to help a person new to sobriety start enjoying sober...

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Marijuana and Alcohol Use During Oklahoma Pregnancies

It’s an unfortunate coincidence that the age group with the highest rate of substance abuse in Oklahoma is also the prime age group for having babies. Overall, about 8.5% of Oklahomans over 12 years of age used an illicit drug or abused a prescription...

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Why Narconon Arrowhead Does Not Use Drugs in Recovery

The Narconon program has been around for fifty years and, for its entire history, has succeeded without the use of drugs during recovery. How do we help a person recover from addiction and regain life skills and never utilize any drugs?

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What You Need to Know about Buprenorphine

Many people struggling with addiction to opioids are making the choice to enter medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs to get help. This number is likely to increase, as current legislation on addiction treatment usually contains wording directing...

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Fighting Back Against Heroin and Opioids in Oklahoma

Fighting Back Against Heroin and Opioids in Oklahoma While there’s many states struggling with prescription drug abuse, Oklahoma has been at or near the top of the list for a number of years.

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What to Tell Your Kids about Drugs & Alcohol Before They Leave Home

What to Tell Your Kids about Drugs & Alcohol Before They Leave Home It could be Spring Break, it could be the big departure for college or a trip to Europe or the other coast. Whatever it is, it’s the first time your teenaged or young adult child has...

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.

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The Narconon Program Completely Changed My Life

At the age of 26, I entered the Narconon Arrowhead program, and I was completely amazed by what I saw. I have learned so much about myself, and I have grown so much as a person. Among many other things, I now have control over my anxiety, and I know that...

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Heroin Treatment: What Works

Based on a recently released study of 28 states, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found heroin-related deaths doubled from 2010 to 2012. Heroin-related overdose deaths nationwide surged to 8,257 between 2012 and 2013, a 39 percent jump.