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New Year, New Drug-Free Life
It’s that time of year again. The time that many set aside for making new resolutions. Usually, they revolve around personal health, financial success, or finding new ways to achieve happiness. For those who have loved ones struggling with addiction, it can be a difficult moment filled with hope for the future and possibly the pain of past failures.
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Illicit Drug Use in America, By the Numbers
Despite being one of the most developed countries on earth, and possibly because of it, America has not yet figured out how to handle its illicit drug use problems. Pills are sold in schools by children to children, and the federal government churns out $45 billion annually in funding for the prevention, enforcement, and treatment of teens and adults.
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The What, When and Where of Fentanyl: Part 2
The public has become habituated to hearing the high death numbers associated with fentanyl. Year after year, we learn that tens of thousands die (112,000 in 2023)1, but there is rarely mention of a realistic resolution. The tragedy goes on and on with no end in sight. At least, that has been the story until now.
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The What, When, and Where of Fentanyl: Part 1
Fentanyl is a lethal drug with a confusing history. The manufacturing sources and distribution lines are murky. Therefore, extensive research would be required to develop effective programs for significant reduction. This series is simply an overview and suggests areas for researchers to look.
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Florida Marijuana Bill Fails Despite $153 Million Push
Florida Amendment 3 proposed the legalization of recreational marijuana. Despite millions invested by “Big Marijuana,” it failed.
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The Life or Death Decision to Get Your Loved One to Rehab
Over my many years of working in the substance abuse field with Narconon, I have often heard these words: “My child (or spouse) is using alcohol and/or drugs, and it is causing them harm. They are failing in life, and I am afraid that they will die from this. What should I do?”
A Lifetime of Sobriety
I started drinking when I was 14. I had made it to 17 and in my junior year of high school with just drinking and not using drugs. But I tried marijuana for the first time on December 31, 1971.
Is Addiction an Incurable Disease? My Perspective
Is addiction an incurable disease? My name is Joe, and I once believed it was until Narconon helped me turn my life around. Now, 22 years clean, I’m thriving, and there’s no struggle or cravings—just genuine happiness.
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The Door to My Drug-Free Life
There had to be something else in life that was different from this day-to-day life of being a drug addict. And what was amazing about this program is that I felt so much better after about 80 days being in the program and finishing the purification program. This opened up the door to a drug-free life, and it was exactly what I was looking for before I came and was sitting on a chair in my backyard thinking.
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Why Addicts Return to Drugs: The Underlying Problem
Trying to kick a bad habit can be huge for people struggling with drug addiction. It can be even harder for those trying to help a loved one who can’t seem to stop. Many who take illegal or prescription drugs cycle in and out of rehab programs only to find themselves back where they started. This seemingly endless cycle may leave loved ones wondering why these programs fail to achieve long-term success.