I Am Proud To Be Alcohol- and Drug-Free
On April fifteenth of this year, my friend and Ethics Officer, Jeremy, knocked on my apartment door to take me to a medical rehab in Dallas before coming to Narconon. I wanted to go there first because, at the time, my alcoholism was so bad that I would have seizures whenever I would try to completely stop drinking on my own. I was malnourished, very weak, very defeated and broken on the inside and outside. I was not proud of myself or the way I looked and felt, or the shell of the person I had become.
Five days later, Jeremy came back for me and brought me to Narconon Arrowhead. I didn’t really know what was in store for me here or what to expect. All I knew for sure was that I wanted and needed to be a sober person and that I wasn’t strong enough to do it all by myself.
After spending some days in the Withdrawal program, I began to have an appetite again and the staff members made me feel safe and comfortable and checked in on me (Jason and Kris).
Pretty soon I was ready for the New Life Detoxification/Sauna portion of my program. This turned out to be a wonderful experience for me and made me feel accomplished for the first time in a long while. In the beginning I was stationary on the elliptical because I didn’t yet trust my balance. However, I began to see changes in my abilities. I was getting stronger and gaining muscle weight, which I needed. It is also worth mentioning that I have psoriasis and it was very visible on my arms and legs. I truly believe sauna healed me in a way because when I completed the sauna my spots were undetectable. You still can’t notice them today. I am also able to run very fast on the treadmill again. I feel great and even youthful again.
In Objectives I learned how to be a good “twin” (a “twin” is another student; the two work together during the Objectives course). It taught me patience, persistence, and a different outlook on my life. It taught me mostly that sometimes the little things really are the big things.
Personal Values was challenging in a good way. I really got to know myself again and be honest with myself about my past. It felt good to confront and handle and recognize who I was and to know I will be better in the future. I feel a weight has been lifted.
“I am so lucky to have come to Narconon. Thank God that I did. I’m blessed to have such an unbelievable and supportive family.”
I am so lucky to have come to Narconon. Thank God that I did. I’m blessed to have such an unbelievable and supportive family. If it were not for them, I would have never known about Narconon. I had a life-changing experience here. I built strong relationships with unique and talented people, both students and staff. I am proud to be alcohol- and drug-free. I am proud to be a graduate and part of the Narconon family.
S.O., Narconon Arrowhead Graduate
