One of the most tell-tale signs that an individual is using drugs is their unhealthy physical appearance. Their skin may look gray, droopy and worn. They may have red, bloodshot eyes with dark, heavy bags under them. They may be carrying excessive weight or seem dangerously thin. Many substance abusers look considerably older than they actually are, and many seem unable to get proper rest or undertake any form of exercise without getting tired very easily. It may not be surprising to hear that a substance abuser looks physically unwell, but why exactly is this true?
“The Truth About Becoming Addicted” is the title of a new informational booklet that discusses the many phases and aspects of drug addiction and how to successfully address and resolve it. The book is provided by Narconon, a drug rehabilitation facility, in the hopes of enlightening individuals on the truth about drugs so that they can better help prevent and resolve drug use. One specific and important point that is outlined in the book is how drugs affect the user’s body nutritionally.
Drugs are essentially chemicals that seek to suppress an unwanted sensation or cause a desirable sensation in the body. Painkilling narcotics like Oxycontin work to block pain receptors in the brain, while illicit stimulant drugs like MDMA (sometimes better known as Ecstasy or Molly) effect the reward centers in the brain. In any case, the chemicals of the drug alter the normal chemical balance and make-up of the body, resulting in nutritional deficiencies. Such nutritional deficiencies can cause the individual to experience a decrease in energy, depression, lethargy, influenza, heart attack, stroke and a general reduction in immune system functions. Because of this, it is vital that a successful rehabilitation program includes a proper nutritional program.
About Narconon
The Narconon drug and alcohol rehabilitation program utilizes the research and techniques developed by American humanitarian and author L. Ron Hubbard. Since its establishment in 1966, the Narconon program has expanded worldwide to forty-five centers, and has helped many thousands of individuals overcome their problems with substance abuse.
Many individuals who are struggling with substance abuse problems find that resolving the mental and physical cravings are the most difficult to contend with. In order to help the individual handle this, the Narconon program helps the individual through a drug-free withdrawal program with vitamins and physical procedures to relieve body aches and pains. After completion of the withdrawal step, the student undergoes a sauna detoxification program to help cleanse their body of residual drug toxins and thereby reduce or eliminate future drug cravings.
Because the substance-abusing individual often turned to drugs and alcohol because of difficult and upsetting conditions in their life, the Narconon program includes a series of life skills courses that help the individual learn how to communicate better with those around them, how to control and change the conditions in their life, and how to build healthy relationships with others. The student also learns about personal integrity and how to create and maintain a happy life. The point of the Narconon life skills courses is to give the student drug-free solutions for handling the sometimes difficult parts of their life so that they don’t turn to drugs again in the future.
For more information about addiction and the Narconon program, see our Narconon news release and request your free copy of “The Truth About Becoming Addicted”.